Quduri’s next two clauses distinguish the condition of the sky.
First, clouds, haze, or an equivalent obstruction may explain why most observers cannot see the crescent.
Second, a clear sky removes that explanation, and the classical evidentiary standard becomes more demanding.
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Kitab al-Sawm: Eid Crescent Sighting and Testimony
Quduri’s next two clauses distinguish the condition of the sky.
First, clouds, haze, or an equivalent obstruction may explain why most observers cannot see the crescent.
Second, a clear sky removes that explanation, and the classical evidentiary standard becomes more demanding.