Shaqqul Qamar: 23 aitatazaat Series (Urdu)

The event of the moon splitting into two parts occurred during the Prophethood. It is mentioned in the initial verses of Surah Al-Qamar (54) and detailed in many Hadiths. Most commentators of the Quran and Hadith include it among the miracles of Prophethood and attribute its occurrence to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Some other scholars, such as Maulana Syed Abul A'la Maududi and Maulana Amin Ahsan Islahi, consider it one of Allah's signs but do not apply the common term of miracle to it. They believe that including it among the miracles of Prophethood is not correct from a scientific and terminological perspective. Javed Ahmed Ghamidi also holds this view. Thus, he considers the moon splitting an observable event and a manifestation of the complete power of the Creator. He believes this event was a sign of Allah supporting the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and a warning to his deniers.