The sign of the splitting of the moon:
One of the greatest signs of prophecy is the splitting of the moon. Allâh the Almighty says:
“The Hour has drawn near, and the moon has been split. And if they see a sign, they turn away, and say: “This is continuous magic. They belied (the Verses of Allâh- this Qur’ân) and followed their own lusts. And every matter will be settled. And indeed there has come to them news (in this Qur’ân) wherein there is (enough warning) to check (them from evil). Perfect wisdom (this Qur’ân), but (the preaching of) warners benefit them not” (54:1-5).
There is consensus among the scholars that the splitting of the moon was at the time of the Nabi Pakﷺ. Their consensus is supported by evidence from Hadîth.Imâm al-Bukhârî narrated on the authority of ‘Anas Ibn Mâlik who said: “that the inhabitants of Makkah asked the Nabi Pakﷺ to show them a miracle, and so he showed them the moon splitting in two halves, until they saw the space between them “
Imâm al-Bukharî also narrated on the authority of Ibn ‘Abbâs who said: “The moon was split in two parts during the lifetime of the Nabi Pakﷺ”.
Imâm al-Bukhârî also narrated on the authority of ‘Abdullâh Ibn Mas’ûdo who said: “During the lifetime of the Nabi Pakﷺ the moon was split into two parts and on that the Nabi Pakﷺ said: “Bear witness (to this) “
All the narrations, which are reported by the companions of the Nabi Pakﷺ in addition to what is mentioned in the Qur’ân about the same event, assure that this miracle definitely took place during the lifetime of the Nabi Pakﷺ.
Aal-e-Qutub Aal-e-Syed Abdullah Shah Ghazi 