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"It is not permitted to the Sun to catch up the Moon, nor can the Night outstrip the Day: each (just) swims along in (its own) orbit (according to law)". [Qur'an, 36:40]
"The sun and the moon follow courses (exactly) computed"; [Qur'an, 55:5]
"They ask thee concerning the new moons. Say:
they are but signs to mark fixed periods of time in (the affairs of) men
and for pilgrimage." [Qur'an 2:189]
"Science of Moon Sighting",
by Khalid Shaukat, Edited by Qamar Uddin [for UK]. A "must read" article
for those who are not familiar with Moon Sighting terminology.