Why is the month of Safar considered the month of misfortune? Safar and Related Prejudices Truth from the Prophet

Today, September 30, 2019, is the second month of the Muslim lunar calendar - Safar.

Safar has no less merits and advantages than other months of the year, and Allah also favorably accepts prayers, dua (prayers) and other pious deeds performed in this month, as in other months.

What does Safar mean?

There are two versions of the origin of this word. According to one of them, the month was named so because of the desolation (isfaar) of Mecca, that is, all the inhabitants left it when they traveled during this month.

According to the other, the name of the month of Safar is associated with the yellow color, since it comes in the midst of the autumn season, when the season of yellow leaves prevails in nature.

Prejudice about the month of Safar

Among the Arabs in the pre-Islamic period, there was a number of prejudices associated with the month of Safar. They considered him sinister, especially his first 13 days. These days they tried not to get married and in every possible way protected themselves and their families from the possible approach of evil and misfortune.

With the advent of the Prophet Muhammad, all bad omens and omens, as contrary to the teachings of Islam, were abolished. Although, many people still mistakenly associate all disasters - diseases, curses, business failures and other misfortunes with the onset of the month of Safar.

The Prophet said:

"All months are the months of Allah, all the days are the days of Allah."

Based on this, any day, week, month, depending on the will of Allah, can be bad and good - if a person sins at this time, he will be punished by Allah, and if he does good deeds, then the time will be successful for him.

The month of Safar al-Khair has come - the second month according to the Muslim calendar. We all know that Muslims all worship, important dates and events are associated with the lunar calendar. And some stereotypes are associated with the month of Safar, for which there are no grounds in Sharia.

Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) in a hadith narrated from Abu Hurayrah said: “ No adva, no ammat, no safar ". (Muslim and Bukhari).

I.e, " adva» – an infection, a disease that is transmitted from one person to another, « amate» – this is the transmigration of souls (the Arabs believed that after death the soul and body turn into a bird), and " Safar» - what people associate with the month of Safar (troubles, misfortunes)... Indeed, without the will of Allah, an infectious disease cannot be transmitted. Also, by the will of the Almighty, an entire city may perish, and one of its inhabitants may survive, or vice versa.

Some of these false beliefs about the month of Safar have been passed down from Jahili times, and some have been introduced since. Belief in the unfavorableness of the month of Safar, as well as the unfavorableness of getting married, proposing marriage, going on a journey, etc. during this month, as we noted above, contradicts the teachings of Islam.

In pre-Islamic times, the Arabs considered this month ominous. The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) rejected such beliefs and ideas about the month of Safar and said on this occasion: There is nothing wrong with the month of Safar » ( Bukhari).

Therefore, for Muslims who consider themselves followers of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), it would be wrong to imitate non-Muslims, believing in what the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) unambiguously denied.

There is no particular time that in itself could be considered bad, but our actions can be both good and bad. The time spent doing good deeds will be good, and the time spent in sinful deeds and disobeying Allah Almighty will be bad and ominous.

Therefore, the month of Safar itself is not ominous. Ominous are bad deeds and wrong beliefs that must be abandoned and repentant. There is no need to postpone marriage, marriage proposal, travel and other business because of such superstitions.

May Allah Almighty not deprive all Muslims of the prudence to accept all the wonderful teachings of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), follow them and abandon everything that is contrary to the teachings of Islam.

Abdula Abdulkhamidov

The second month of the lunar calendar, the month of Safar, is coming soon. The word "safar" (with the letter "garden") can mean "turn yellow", "become yellow" (another meaning is "empty", "empty"). It was the month of autumn when the leaves turned yellow and the Arabs left their homes.

This month is also called "Safar al-muzaffar", Safar al-khair, which means "success", "prosperity", "luck". He received such names in the era of Islam in order to get rid of the prejudices of ignorance, when the month of safar was considered a month of failures and bad omens, so during it they tried not to conclude major deals, not to get married and not to do such important things.

With the coming of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), all bad omens and omens were abolished. Day, week, month - any of them can be bad and good, depending on the will of Allah. If a person does good deeds at this time, this time will be successful for him, if he sins, he will be punished by Allah. It is also known that there are especially blessed months and days, during which the reward for good deeds increases, but the punishment for sins at this time increases. Our reason and understanding are limited, so we should seek divine guidance in the Holy Quran and the hadiths of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him). The great scholars of Islam have explained to us many things in accordance with Sharia, and we must accept and adhere to them if we want to be successful in both worlds.

There are still prejudices among some Muslim peoples regarding this month. True and sincere Muslims should abstain from them and engage in godly deeds. All the customs and omens associated with the month of Safar are unfounded.

Allah, Subhanahu wa Ta'ala, says in the Qur'an:

"Misfortune does not comprehend (a person), except with the permission of Allah ..." (Surah Tagabun, ayah 11)

These erroneous beliefs have also been condemned in the context of the following hadiths:

"There are no superstitions - (such as) (the cries of) an owl, (other) birds, stars that portend rain, (other) bad signs of the month of Safar" (Sahih Bukhari, Hadith 5707).

“There are no bad omens in the month of Safar” (Sahih Muslim, Hadith 2222).

The above hadiths clearly refute all the misconceptions and superstitions regarding the month of Safar. These wrong beliefs were common in the pre-Islamic period of ignorance (jahiliyyah).

The month of Safar during the time of ignorance:

Muhaddiths (Hadith scholars) conveyed many of the superstitions inherent in the Arabs during the time of ignorance. Some of them are mentioned below:

1. The pre-Islamic Arabs believed that the safar is a snake that lives in a person's stomach and when it wants to eat, it bites a person. This is the discomfort that a person experiences when he feels hunger pangs.
2. Some said safar was a worm that worms in the liver and ribs, causing the complexion to turn yellow (referring to the disease we know today as jaundice).
3. According to some ideas, the month of Safar is full of troubles and misfortunes.

With the advent of Islam, all the harmful and incorrect beliefs prevalent in pre-Islamic times were abolished. Unfortunately, there are also some Muslims today who hold incorrect beliefs regarding the month of Safar:

1. Nikah (marriage) made this month will not be happy.
2. This month is full of misery and disaster.
3. You should not start any important enterprise, business, etc. this month, as it will end in failure.
4. From the first to the thirteenth of the month, safar are considered particularly unfortunate.
5. A person who distributes food or money (as alms) on the 13th of Safar will be saved from the misfortunes of this month.
6. The last Wednesday of the month of Safar is celebrated in a special way (some even perform a special prayer at this time).

Muslims should avoid all kinds of mistaken beliefs regarding the blessed month of Safar.We should understand that the most unfortunate person is the one who disobeys the commandments of Allah, for example, does not perform the five-time prayer.

To find out what Muslim holidays will be in 2019, and what date will take place, it is recommended to refer to the calendar by months, which will certainly help in this matter.

Most of the Muslim population with trepidation and delicately perceive the concept of their faith, because its significance from century to century passes from ancestors to the present generation. Thanks to the study of the attributes of religion, as well as traditional events, the customs of religion remain in the memory of people for a long time. Muslims take special pride in Islamic holidays and prepare for them carefully and reverently.

Muslim holidays in 2019

According to history, on the day of Hijra, when the Prophet Muhammad voluntarily settled in Medina, the Islamic population celebrates the New Year. Thus, it is the main distinguishing feature in comparison with the new calendar, because in this system the "new year" falls on the end of December and the beginning of January.

In the Muslim annual calendar, each month has 29 days and the date is constantly changing based on the position of the moon. In any case, it contains 354 days when the sun is slightly longer.

It is because of this that Muslim holidays, which will be in 2019, will move forward by eleven days, as evidenced by the calendar for each month.

The total number of Muslim holidays of great importance to the population is 36. All of them are considered very important events. The calendar contains only national events not borrowed from other nationalities. At the insistence of Muhammad, mankind was forbidden to celebrate the days of outside religions.

The location of the months is based on a certain significance. In the Muslim calendar, there are days by month on which the Islamic population is engaged in maintaining vital energy.

There are periods in which you need to go to, as well as when you need to limit yourself to something, or vice versa to have fun.

Due to the fact that Islamic celebrations are established according to the lunar calendar, Muslim holidays in 2019 fall on different days compared to last year. And so all the time, the dates of events differ from each other, and what date they will be, you need to look in the calendar.

February

8.02 - Suffering of Fatima - is the initial celebration in Islam. The last daughter of Muhammad, whose name was Fatima, was a model of the true representative of the Muslim people.

March

1. 7.03 - Night of Gifts or Night of Ragaib - an event symbolizing the sacrament of marriage between the parents of Muhammad, as well as his birth in the flesh of the mother. This holiday is the most auspicious night according to the Islamic God.
2. 14.03 - Hijri to Ethiopia.
3. 20.03 - Birthday of Imam Ali, who was a faithful follower of the Prophet, his cousin and a dynamic soldier in the war of those years.
4. 21.03 - Spring equinox or Navruz - chanting of the upcoming harvest, accompanied by a massive and joyful meal, for which new dishes are displayed, and certain dishes are served. A ban has been established on cursing and reproaching for past insults.

April

1. 3.04 - Isra and Miraj - echoes the pilgrimage to Jerusalem, to which the prophet went, as well as with his departure to another world. With the veneration and admiration that comes from people, you can get savab, which appears after a century of honor and painstaking work on yourself.
2. 20.04 - Night Baraat - recognized one of the few nights of the event when the inhabitants of the planet received the Holy Quran. On this day, believers can hope for deliverance from sinful deeds, farewell to debt obligations, as well as punishment for crimes committed.

On this night, it is important to pray a lot and think about your behavior, reconsidering your life position.

May

1. 05.05 - start of Ramadan- an important month in the life of Islam, which provides for individual actions. In Christianity, few would say that this is a holiday. Indeed, during this period it is necessary to fast in strict conditions, to provide help to those who really need it, to be respectable and try to do something good for other people. This will help each person to be spiritually and physically cleansed. At this time, you cannot smoke, participate in love contact, and abundant food intake and drinking water during the day are prohibited. May 5 is also the holiday of Umrah, which symbolizes the small countrytrip to Mecca.
2. 22.05 - Battle of Badr- on this day they fought for independence. And the victory was won, regardless of the massiveness of the enemy side.
3. 05.25 - Fatah Mecca Day - the official approval of Islam in Mecca and getting rid of the pagan symbols of worship that live in the Kaaba temple.
4. 26.05 - Suffering of Imam Aliwho was the son-in-law of the Prophet and his follower. Participated in most of the battles.
5. 31.05 - Night of Power and Predestination - a significant event, which is attached to the message of Muhammad of the early suras of the Koran. It is necessary to admit your mistakes and pray for atonement for faults, evaluate the actions taken and draw other conclusions.

June

1. 5.06 - Uraz Bayram - a joyful event for Muslims at the end of the hard fast of Ramadan. Muslims prepare in advance for this event: they update their wardrobe, buy gifts for their relatives, clean their homes, prepare special dishes and arrange a solemn meal, where not only relatives, but also strangers can be invited.
2. 7.06 - Battle of Uhud- the only defeat of Muhammad among all the battles passed. This battle was the last.
3. 14.06 - Battle of Hunein, which is considered in the Quran.
4. 29.06 - The suffering of Imam Jafar, who was a descendant of the messenger and a specialist in theology.

July

4.07 - Treaty under Khudaibiya - the process of discussing Muhammad and the Quraysh, during which Islam was officially accepted.

August

1. 2.08 - the beginning of Zul-Hijja... The twelfth month when it is forbidden to fight and take cruel revenge. It is important to pray as much as possible, to confess, and also to fast.
2. 11.08 - Day of Arafat - addressed to the wandering population that lives in the Hajj. They need to unite and stand on a mountain in the sacred valley of Arafat, which is close to Mecca. You can't sin, because the punishment for your actions will be very cruel. It is important to pray and confess.
3. 12.08 - Kurban Bayram - the most important holiday event in Muslim culture when sacrifice is performed. On this day, cattle are killed, and the meat is cut into three shares and distributed to relatives, the poor and society.
4. 13.08 - Days of At-Tashrik- an additional event in honor of the celebration of Kurban Bayram.
5. 19.08 - Gadir-hum or the Day of the Improvement of Religion. It is necessary to speak and remember about valuable events in the development of Islam, as well as study the Koran.
6. 08.25 - Eid al-Mubahil - communication of Muslims with representatives of Christianity.

September

1. 1.09 - Hijri New Yearand also the first day in the month of Muharram. It does not belong to the number of important Muslim events, and therefore does not provide for special traditions and solemn meals. The Muslim population goes to the mosque and reads the instructions of the Prophet.
2. 7.09 - Hike to Khaybar, after which there was the liberation of a separate territory of the oasis of Arabia, which was blocked for thirty days.
3. 9.09 - Tashua of Imam Hussein... When the imam died fighting a pious battle.
4. 10.09 - Day of Ashura- is a day of mourning, accompanied by memorial music that sounds everywhere. Muslims, if desired, can fast for 3 days.
5. 30.09 - the beginning of the second month in the Muslim calendar - Safar... There are a number of traditional ceremonies to be performed and also to be calm.

October

1. 19.10 - Arbain - the day when Imam Hesein is honored, who died in torment and suffering.
2. 26.10- Hijri Night.
3. 27.10 - Day of the death of Muhammad.It is an official day of mourning that is celebrated in the very unfortunate incident of Islam.
4. 28.10 - The suffering of Imam Ali al-Rida. A memorable day when a descendant of the Prophet is honored. Ali was an eminent Qur'anist.

November

9.11 - Birthday of Muhammad or Mawlid... It is among the main celebrations of the Islamic religion. It is characterized by doing good deeds, helping people in need.

The significant Muslim holidays, as well as state ones, in 2019 include Eid al-Adha and Eid al-Adha, which are also marked in the calendar of Bashkortostan.

The same Muslim holidays are present in the calendar of the Republic of Tatarstan, despite their own celebrations, such as the Day of the Republic and the Constitution. The celebration of Islamic events is due to the presence in this subject of the country, a significant mass of people who adhere to Islam.

It is important to know that these events are characterized not only by general fun and a festive meal with special ones. Most Muslims believe that in these days they will be able to do a lot of good, which will be incomparable with sinful deeds.

The main tradition of holidays in Islam is considered to be visiting temples and divine services, as well as performing ceremonies characteristic of this religion. In addition, on the established days, they help the poor, please the people around them, including strangers, give their relatives and friends pleasant souvenirs and surprises, and also behave with dignity.

We have entered the second month of the lunar calendar, the month of Safar. The word "safar" (with the letter "garden") can mean "turn yellow", "become yellow" (another meaning is "empty", "empty"). It was the month of autumn when the leaves turned yellow and the Arabs left their homes.

This month is also called "Safar al-muzaffar", Safar al-khair, which means "success", "prosperity", "luck". He received such names in the era of Islam in order to get rid of the prejudices of ignorance, when the month of safar was considered a month of failures and bad omens, so during it they tried not to conclude major deals, not to get married and not to do such important things.

With the coming of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), all bad omens and omens were abolished. Day, week, month - any of them can be bad and good, depending on the will of Allah. If a person does good deeds at this time, this time will be successful for him, if he sins, he will be punished by Allah. It is also known that there are especially blessed months and days, during which the reward for good deeds increases, but the punishment for sins at this time increases. Our reason and understanding are limited, so we should seek divine guidance in the Holy Quran and the hadiths of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him). The great scholars of Islam have explained to us many things in accordance with Sharia, and we must accept and adhere to them if we want to be successful in both worlds.

There are still prejudices among some Muslim peoples regarding this month. True and sincere Muslims should abstain from them and engage in godly deeds. All the customs and omens associated with the month of Safar are unfounded.

Allah, Subhanahu wa Ta'ala, says in the Qur'an:

"Misfortune does not comprehend (man), except with the permission of Allah ..." (Surah Tagabun, ayah 11)

These erroneous beliefs have also been condemned in the context of the following hadiths:

"There are no superstitions - (such as) (cries) of an owl, (other) birds, stars that foreshadow rain, (other) bad signs of the month of Safar" (Sahih Bukhari, Hadith 5707)

"There are no bad signs of the month of Safar" (Sahih Muslim, Hadith 2222)

The above hadiths clearly refute all the misconceptions and superstitions regarding the month of Safar. These wrong beliefs were common in the pre-Islamic period of ignorance (jahiliyyah).

The month of safar in a time of ignorance

Muhaddiths (Hadith scholars) conveyed many of the superstitions inherent in the Arabs during the time of ignorance. Some of them are mentioned below:

1. Pre-Islamic Arabs believed that safar is a snake that lives in a person's stomach and when it wants to eat, it bites a person. This is the discomfort that a person experiences when he feels hunger pangs.

2. Some have said that safar are worms that enter the liver and ribs, causing the complexion to turn yellow (referring to the disease we know today as jaundice).

3. According to some ideas, the month of Safar is full of troubles and misfortunes.

With the advent of Islam, all the harmful and incorrect beliefs prevalent in pre-Islamic times were abolished. Unfortunately, these days there are also some Muslims who adhere to misconceptions regarding the month of Safar:

1. Nikah (marriage) made this month will not be happy.

2. This month is full of misery and distress.

3. Do not start any important enterprise, business, etc. this month, as it will end in failure.

4. From the first to the thirteenth of the month, safar are considered particularly unfortunate.

5. A person who distributes food or money (as alms) on the 13th of Safar will be saved from the misfortunes of this month.

6. The last Wednesday of the month of Safar is celebrated in a special way (some even perform a special prayer at this time).

Muslims should avoid all kinds of mistaken beliefs regarding the blessed month of Safar. We should understand that the most unfortunate person is the one who disobeys the commandments of Allah, for example, does not perform the five-time prayer.

It is reported in a hadith that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said:

"It is not the person who is unhappy who is deprived of his livelihood. Then he asked the Sahaba, "Do you know who is unhappy and destitute?" And when they answered in the negative, he explained to them: "The one who neglects his prayers is unhappy and disadvantaged."

We must understand that all the successes and failures, sorrows and joys that happen to believers come from Allah and are often the result of our actions. Allah says:

"Whatever misfortune befalls you, it (comes) from what your hands have created, and He (Allah) forgives many sins." (Sura 42, ayah 30).

This is also confirmed by the following hadith:

Companion Jabir (may Allah be pleased with him) said:

“I heard the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: "Failures, illnesses and other bad omens (supposedly especially inherent) the month of Safar is not true. "
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