About the Journal

Al-Hilal: Journal of Islamic Astronomy is a scientific journal published in April and October per year by the Islamic Astronomy at the Faculty of Sharia and Law, Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Walisongo, Semarang colaboration with Asosisasi Dosen Falak Indonesia (ADFI).

Articles published in this journal are the results of empirical research in Islamic Astronomy (such as qibla, salat times, Islamic Calendar, Eclipse and others), and its approaching on other area studies (mathematics, physics, astrophysics, social, politics, anthropology, ethnography and others).

This journal has specifications as a medium of publication and communication of Islamic Astronomy ideas derived from theoretical and analytical studies, as well as research results in the field of both natural and social science. The editor hopes that writers, researchers and legal experts will contribute in this journal.

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Current Issue

Vol. 7 No. 1 (2025)
Published: 2025-04-21

Articles

  • The Role of Public Law in Determining the Islamic Calendar in Indonesia

    Holis, Universitas Trunojoyo Madura, Indonesia
    Ahmad Musadad, Universitas Trunojoyo Madura, Indonesia
    Tri Pujiati, Universitas Trunojoyo Madura, Indonesia
    1-18
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21580/al-hilal.2025.7.1.25485
    Abstract View: 62 PDF Download: 133

  • Territory, Hilāl, and Sovereignty: Revisiting Indonesia’s Maṭla’ under MABIMS’ New Criteria

    Novi Arisafitri, Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Syarif Kasim Riau, Indonesia
    Ali Imron, Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang, Indonesia
    Ahmad Syifaul Anam, Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang, Indonesia
    Darliswanto, Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt
    19-36
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21580/al-hilal.2025.7.1.25278
    Abstract View: 77 pdf Download: 85

  • Frequency-Based Analysis of Mosque Qibla Errors in Medan

    Arwin Juli Rakhmadi, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara, Indonesia
    Hariyadi Putraga, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara, Indonesia
    Marataon Ritonga, Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara, Indonesia
    Ismail Ismail, Institut Agama Islam Negeri Lhokseumawe, Indonesia
    37-50
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21580/al-hilal.2025.7.1.24203
    Abstract View: 74 pdf Download: 71

  • Azimuthal Adaptation of the Moon-Based Raṣdu al-Qiblah Method

    Muhammad Farid Azmi, Universitas Islam Negeri KH Abdurrahman Wahid Pekalongan, Indonesia
    'Alamul Yaqin, Universitas Islam Negeri KH. Abdurrahman Wahid Pekalongan, Indonesia
    51-66
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21580/al-hilal.2025.7.1.26050
    Abstract View: 64 pdf Download: 63

  • A Semantic Literature Review on Crescent Visibility: Trends, Models, and Implications for the Islamic Calendar

    Muh Rasywan Syarif, Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Makassar, Indonesia
    Sakirman Sakirman, Institut Agama Islam Negeri Metro Lampung, Indonesia
    Muhammad Fazlurrahman Syarif, Hamad bin Khalifa University, Qatar
    67-88
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21580/al-hilal.2025.7.1.26099
    Abstract View: 83 pdf Download: 89

  • Reforming Lunar Calendar in Indonesia: The Academic Legacy of Muhammad Basiuni Imran

    Zulfian Wanandi, Ushuluddin Islamic Boarding School Singkawang, Indonesia
    Suhardiman Suhardiman, Institut Agama Islam Negeri Pontianak, Indonesia
    Mowafg Abrahem Masuwd, University of Zawia, Libya
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21580/al-hilal.2025.7.1.25950
    Abstract View: 109 pdf Download: 62

  • Investigating the Variances of Maghrib Prayer Time in Indonesia and Malaysia

    Filza Noor Rikzal Afifi, Magister Ilmu Falak UIN Walisongo, Indonesia
    Roslan Umar, Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin, Malaysia
    Vika Rachmania Hidayah, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta, Indonesia
    101-116
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21580/al-hilal.2025.7.1.26577
    Abstract View: 45 pdf Download: 129

  • Evaluating the Feasibility of Yanbu’ul Qur’an Observatory in Menawan Kudus for Lunar Crescent Observation

    Muhammad Maulana Iqbal, Magister Ilmu Falak Universitas Islam Negeri Walisongo, Indonesia
    Muhammad Akmal Habib, University of Sydney, Australia
    Fajri Zulia Ramdhani, University of Western Sydney, Australia
    117-132
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.21580/al-hilal.2025.7.1.27090
    Abstract View: 25 pdf Download: 7
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