The beginning of the month of Safar is a time of prayer and tranquility. Is the month of Safar considered a month of disasters? Video Sapar month according to the Muslim calendar

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 autumn month 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”. It 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 bad luck and bad omens, so during it they tried not to enter into major transactions, not to marry, and not to perform similar important things.

With the advent of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), all bad omens and omens were abolished. A day, a week, a month - any of them can be bad or 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 also increases during this time. Our intelligence and understanding are limited, so we should seek divine guidance from the Holy Quran and the Hadith of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him). The great scholars of Islam have clarified many things for us according to Shariah, and we must accept and adhere to them if we want success in both worlds.

To this day, prejudices regarding this month remain among some Muslim peoples. True and sincere Muslims should abstain from them and engage in godly deeds. All customs and superstitions associated with the month of Safar are unfounded.

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

“Misfortune does not befall (a person) except with the permission of Allah...” (Sura Tagabun, verse 11)

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

“There are no superstitions (such as) (the calls of) owls, (other) birds, stars that foretell rain, (other) bad omens of the month of Safar” (Sahih Bukhari, Hadith 5707).

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

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

The month of Safar in times of ignorance:

Muhaddiths (scholars of hadith) conveyed many of the superstitions common to the Arabs during times of ignorance. Some of them are mentioned below:

Pre-Islamic Arabs believed that safar is a snake that lives in the stomach of a person and when it wants to eat, it bites the person. This is the discomfort that a person experiences when he feels the pangs of hunger.
Some said that safar are worms that grow in the liver and ribs, causing the complexion to turn yellow (we are talking about the disease we know today as jaundice).
According to some beliefs, the month of Safar is full of troubles and misfortunes.

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

Nikah (marriage) entered into this month will not be happy.
This month is full of misfortune and disaster.
You should not start any important undertaking, business, etc. this month, as it will end in failure.
From the first to the thirteenth of the month, safars are considered especially unlucky.
A person who gives away food or money (as alms) on the 13th of the month of Safar will be saved from the misfortunes of that month.
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 erroneous 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 fivefold prayer.

Safar has no fewer advantages and advantages than other months of the year, and Allah accepts prayers, duas (supplications) and other pious deeds performed in this month as favorably as in other months.

Prejudice

In pre-Islamic times, people considered the month of Safar ominous, especially its first 13 days - they tried not to get married and in every possible way protected themselves and their families from the possible approach of evil and troubles.

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 - illnesses, 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 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 during this time, he will be punished by Allah, and if he does good deeds, then the time will be successful for him.

The misconception about the month of Safar and the historical events of Islamic society are refuted. For example, the beloved daughter of the Prophet Muhammad Fatima married Ali in the month of Safar.

Thus, according to Islam, there is no time of year or month that is considered inauspicious. In addition, the Night of the Prophet's Migration from Mecca to Medina is celebrated in the month of Safar.

Relocation Night

The Night of the Hijra (translated from Arabic as “migration”), which commemorates the migration of the Prophet Muhammad and his followers from Mecca to Yathrib (later called Medina), falls on the 27th of the month of Safar. According to the Gregorian calendar in 2019, this night falls on October 25th.

The adherents of Islam at that time were greatly oppressed in Mecca, and the believers asked the prophet to move to another place where they could freely live, pray and preach. The Messenger of Allah pointed to the city of Yathrib, where the Jewish and Arab tribes lived, always at war with each other, who hoped that the appearance of a prophet next to them would put an end to their strife, and the long-awaited peace would come.

The movement of the first Muslims was secret; they set off at night, taking with them only the most necessary things. During the four months that the prophet and his closest companions remained in Mecca, the Muslim community and the brotherhood of muhajirs (migrants) grew in Medina.

The enemies of the prophet in Mecca, meanwhile, hatched a conspiracy and wanted to kill him. According to legend, Allah revealed their evil intent to Muhammad and ordered him to perform the hijra that same night. Having overcome many difficulties, the prophet reached Medina, where he was met by his joyful fellow believers.

Since that time, Islam began to spread throughout the Arabian Peninsula, and the night of Muhammad's exit from Mecca marked the beginning of a new chronology - the lunar calendar. Muslim calendar, according to which the Muslim world still lives today.

The year of Muslim migration to Medina (according to the Christian calendar - 622 AD) is considered the beginning of the Muslim era.

Pilgrims in Mecca

The new Muslim calendar, in which the starting point was the day of Muhammad’s exodus from Mecca to Medina, was introduced in 638 by one of his close associates and the second caliph Omar ibn al-Khattab.

What does Safar mean?

The name of the month itself is associated with two beliefs that have ancient roots. According to one of them, the month was named so because of the desertion (isfaar) of Mecca, that is, all the inhabitants left it when they traveled during this month.

According to another, the name of the month Safar is associated with the color yellow, since it comes at the height of the autumn season, when the time of yellow leaves dominated in nature.

The literary translation of the word “safar” is also associated with the natural phenomenon and literally means “the whistling breath of the wind,” suggesting the state of the weather that month.

The name of the month is associated with another fact. Some sources say that at this time they usually raided other tribes and left those they came into conflict with without property (sifran min al-mataa) - that is, they appropriated everything that belonged to them and left them with nothing .

Hijri Day

Safar is preceded by the holy month of Muharram, on the first day of which the new year 1441 Hijri begins. Ras al-Sana (Hijri Day) falls on August 31st in 2019 according to the Gregorian calendar.

It is not customary for Muslims to celebrate the onset of the Lunar New Year in any special way. On this day, a sermon is read in mosques dedicated to the move of the Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Medina.

Muslims spend the first day of the month of Muharram in prayer, as they are confident that if they earnestly pray during this period for the forgiveness of sins and do good deeds, God's blessing will descend on them and the rest of the year will be prosperous.

The first 10 days of the new year are considered blessed in the Muslim world for all good endeavors. At this time, it is customary to celebrate weddings, start building houses and make plans for the future.

The month of Muharram itself - along with the months of Rajab, Dhul Qaada and Dhul Hijja - every Muslim should try to spend in serving the Almighty, who forbade conflicts, blood feuds, wars, and so on at this time.

One of the sayings of Muhammad says: “Muharram is the best time to fast after the month of Ramadan.” Another saying says: “Whoever fasts one day in the month of Muharram is rewarded with 30 fasts.” According to another saying, a great reward awaits a Muslim who fasts on Thursday, Friday and Sunday of the month of Muharram.

Fasting during the holy month of Muharram, just like fasting during the holy month of Ramadan, consists of abstaining from food during daylight hours, spiritual cleansing, and devoting oneself to prayer, repentance and worship.

Creation of Heaven

The tenth day of the month of Muharram is the Day of Ashura, which, according to the Koran, marks the creation of Heaven, Earth, angels, and the first man - Adam. The end of the world is expected on the same day.

Therefore, on this day, as well as the 9th and 11th months of Muharram, it is advisable to fast and give alms. On this day, the prophet Ibrahim was born, the prophet Isa ascended to heaven, the prophet Musa escaped from the persecution of the pharaoh, the ship of Nuha landed at Mount Judi after the flood, and so on.

Fasting on the day of Ashura, according to one of the hadiths, cleanses a Muslim from sins for the previous and subsequent years, and for a grain of alms (sadaqa) on the day of Ashura, Allah Almighty will give a reward the size of Mount Uhud. So, on the Day of Ashura, they distribute sadaka, make children and loved ones happy, read the Koran and perform other godly deeds.

Rabi al Awwal

By lunar calendar Safar will be replaced by the month, which in Arabic is called Rabi al Awwal, which means the beginning of spring.

It occupies a special place in the Muslim calendar, since the Messenger of Allah, the Prophet Muhammad, was born on the 12th day of the month of Rabi al-Awwal.

Revealed Quran

The birth of Muhammad began to be celebrated only 300 years after the advent of Islam. According to tradition, the prophet was born around 570 AD in Mecca. However exact date his birth remained unknown, therefore in Islam the birthday celebration is actually dedicated to the date of death of Muhammad, for death, according to Islam, is nothing more than birth for eternal life.

On the days of celebrating the birthday of the prophet, everyone should read prayers dedicated to Muhammad, both in the mosque and at home, but the most pious deed is considered to be visiting the grave of the Messenger of Allah in Medina and praying in his mosque.

At this time, it is customary to express joy over the coming of Muhammad, whom Muslims consider the last messenger of God, into this world, and to offer gratitude to the Almighty for this, turn to Allah with prayers, give alms to the poor and conduct pious conversations with each other.

The material was prepared based on open sources

The month of Safar is the second month of the Hijri calendar, in which the first month is Muharram. This year, the first day of Safar falls on October 21st.

Origin of the name of the month Safar

One of the meanings of the word “safar” is “to turn yellow”, “to become yellow”, according to another opinion the word “safar” is derived from the word “isfar”, which means “emptiness”. In the pre-Islamic period, it was the month of autumn, when the leaves turned yellow and the Arabs went on travels.

2) one of the unlucky rituals, according to superstitions, is the wedding ceremony (nikah) in this month, therefore, marriage in this month is postponed;

The hadith says: “In Islam there is no place for tashaum (bad omens, pessimistic interpretations), the best is tafawul (optimistic interpretations)” (Imam al-Bukhari).

Another saying of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ says: “There is no place for superstitions (bad omens) associated with the sick, birds, owls, the month of Safar” (Imam al-Bukhari, 5316).

Also the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: “There is no bad omen in things. There is no bad omen in the month of Safar. There is no bad omen in the cry of an owl." (Imam Muslim, Salam, 102).

Speaking about calendar months, the Prophet ﷺ noted: “All months are the months of Allah, all days are the days of Allah” . Another saying debunks the myth that in the month of Safar you cannot go on the road, in particular, go to perform the minor Hajj (Umrah): “Performing Umrah is permitted at any time.” (Imam al-Bukhari, Hajj, 777).

As we see, the hadiths testify that there is no place in Islam for such false worldviews, and the month of Safar itself is not a month of misfortune. Muslims should not be guided by prejudices that the Prophet ﷺ clearly refuted. You should not postpone marriage, other important matters and trips in the month of Safar.

The month of Safar has many advantages, like other months of the year. Godly deeds performed this month,

The month of Safar al-Khair has arrived - the second month of the Muslim calendar. We all know that Muslims have all their worship, important dates and events are connected specifically with the lunar calendar. And the month of Safar is associated with some stereotypes that have no basis in Sharia.

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

That is, " adva» – infection, a disease that is transmitted from one person to another, « ammath» – 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). Truly, without the will of Allah, a contagious disease cannot be transmitted. Also, by the will of the Almighty, an entire city can perish, and one of its residents remain alive, or vice versa.

Some of these false beliefs about the month of Safar were handed down from Jahili times, and some were introduced after. The belief in the unfavorability of the month of Safar, as well as the unfavorability of entering into marriage, proposing marriage, setting off on a journey, etc. during this month, as we noted above, is contrary to the teachings of Islam.

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

Therefore, it will be wrong for Muslims who consider themselves followers of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) to imitate non-Muslims by believing what the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) clearly refuted.

There is no special 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 disobedience to Allah Almighty will be bad and evil.

Therefore, the month of Safar itself is not inauspicious. Ominous are bad deeds and wrong beliefs that must be abandoned and repented of.

There is no need to postpone marriage, marriage proposal, travel and other matters 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 contradicts the teachings of Islam.

Abdula Abdulkhamidov To find out which Muslim holidays

The majority of the Muslim population perceives the concept of their faith with trepidation and delicacy, because its significance passes from century to century from their ancestors to the current generation. Thanks to the study of the attributes of religion, as well as traditional events, people remember the customs of religion for a long time. Muslims take Islamic holidays with special pride and prepare for them carefully and reverently.

Muslim holidays in 2019

According to history, on the day of Hijra, when the Prophet Muhammad settled in Medina of his own free will, the Islamic population celebrates New Year. Thus, being the main distinguishing feature compared to the new calendar, because in this system the “new year” falls at the end of December and the beginning of January.

In the Muslim annual calendar, each month consists of 29 days and the date constantly changes based on the position of the Moon. In any case, it contains 354 days when the solar one is slightly longer.

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

The total number of Muslim holidays that are of great importance to the population is 36 events. They are all considered very important events. The calendar records only national events that were not borrowed from other nationalities. At the insistence of Muhammad, humanity was forbidden to celebrate the days of other religions.

Based on a certain significance, the arrangement of months is carried out. In the Muslim calendar, there are days by month on which the Islamic population is engaged in maintaining vital energy.

There are periods during which you need to go, as well as when you need to limit yourself in something or, on the contrary, have fun.

Based on 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 this happens all the time, the dates of events differ from each other, and what date they will be, you need to look at the calendar.

February

8.02 - The suffering of Fatima- is the original celebration in Islam. The last daughter of Muhammad, whose name was Fatima, was an example of a true representative of the Muslim people.

March

7.03 - The Night of Gifts or the Night of Ragaib is an event symbolizing the sacrament of marriage between the parents of Muhammad, as well as his birth in the flesh of his mother. This holiday represents the most auspicious night, according to the Islamic God.
14.03 - Hijri to Ethiopia.
20.03 - Imam Ali's birthday, who was a faithful follower of the Prophet, his cousin and a dynamic soldier in the war effort of those years.
21.03 - The vernal 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. There is a ban on swearing and reproaches for past grievances.

April

3.04 - Isra and miraj- echoes the pilgrimage to Jerusalem that the prophet went on, as well as his departure to the other world. With the veneration and admiration that comes from people, you can receive sawab, which appears after a century of honor and painstaking work on oneself.
20.04 - Night Baraat- recognized as one of the few nights when the inhabitants of the planet received the Holy Quran. On this day, believers can hope for liberation from sinful acts, 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

5.05 - beginning of Ramadan is 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 under strict conditions, provide assistance to those who really need it, be respectable and try to do something good for other people. This will help spiritually and physically cleanse every person. During this time, you should not smoke, engage in sexual intercourse, and eat large amounts of food and drink water during the day. May 5 is also the holiday of Umrah, which symbolizes the small invasion of Mecca.
22.05 - Battle of Badr- on this day they fought for independence. And the victory was won, regardless of the massive size of the enemy side.
25.05 - Fatah Day Mecca- the official establishment of Islam in Mecca and the removal of pagan symbols of worship living in the Kaaba temple.
26.05 - The suffering of Imam Ali, who was the son-in-law of the Prophet and his follower. He took part in most of the battles.
31.05 - Night of Power and Predestination- a significant event that is attached to the message of Muhammad in the early suras of the Koran. It is necessary to admit your mistakes and pray for atonement for your offenses, evaluate your actions and draw other conclusions.

June

5.06 - Uraz Bayram- a joyful event among Muslims at the end of the strict 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 ceremonial meal, where not only relatives, but also strangers can be invited.
7.06 - Battle of Uhud- the only defeat of Muhammad among all the battles fought. This battle was the last.
14.06 - Battle of Hunain which is discussed in the Koran.
29.06 -The suffering of Imam Jafar, who was a descendant of the envoy and a specialist in theology.

July

4.07 - Treaty of Hudaibiya- the process of discussion between Muhammad and the Quraysh, during which Islam was officially accepted.

August

2.08 - beginning of Dhul-Hijjah. The twelfth month, when it is forbidden to fight and take cruel revenge. It is important to pray as much as possible, confess, and also fast.
11.08 - Day of Arafat- addressed to the wandering population who live on the Hajj. They need to unite and stand on a mountain in the sacred Arafat Valley, which is located near Mecca. You cannot sin, because the punishment for your actions will be very cruel. It is important to pray and confess.
12.08 - Kurban Bayram- the most important festive event in Muslim culture, when sacrifice is carried out. On this day, livestock is killed, and the meat is cut into three shares and distributed to relatives, the poor and the community.
13.08 - Days of At-Tashriq- an additional event in honor of the celebration of Kurban Bayram.
19.08 - Gadir-khum or Day for the Improvement of Religion. It is necessary to talk and remember about valuable events in the development of Islam, as well as study the Koran.
25.08 - Eid al-Mubahila- communication between Muslims and representatives of Christianity.

September

1.09 - Hijri New Year, as well as the first day of the month of Muharram. It is not one of the important Muslim events, and therefore does not provide for special traditions and ceremonial meals. The Muslim population goes to the mosque and also reads the instructions of the Prophet.
7.09 - March to Khaybar, after which a separate territory of the oasis of Arabia was liberated, which was blocked for thirty days.
9.09 - Tashua of Imam Hussein. When the Imam died fighting in a pious battle.
10.09 - Day of Ashura- is a day of mourning, accompanied by funeral music that sounds everywhere. Muslims, if desired, can fast for 3 days.
30.09 - the beginning of the second month in the Muslim calendar - Safar. It is necessary to perform a number of traditional ceremonies, as well as behave calmly.

October

19.10 - Arbain- the day when they honor Imam Hessein, who died in torment and suffering.
26.10- Night of the Hijra.
27.10 - Day of the death of Muhammad. This is an official day of mourning, which is associated with a very unfortunate incident in Islam.
28.10 - The suffering of Imam Ali ar-Rida. A memorable day when the descendant of the Prophet is venerated. Ali was an outstanding expert on the Koran.

November

9.11 - Muhammad's birthday or Mawlid. It is among the main celebrations of the Islamic religion. Characterized by accomplishment good deeds, helping people in need.

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

The same Muslim holidays are present in the calendar of the Republic of Tatarstan, despite its own celebrations, such as Republic and Constitution Day. The celebration of Islamic events is due to the presence in this subject of the country of 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 these days they will be able to do a lot of good, which will be incomparable with sinful acts.

The main tradition holidays Islam considers visiting temples and services, as well as performing ceremonies characteristic of this religion. In addition, on set days they help the poor, make people around them happy, including strangers, give relatives and friends pleasant souvenirs and surprises, and also behave with dignity.