Safar
Safar is the second month
in the Islamic calender. It is one of 'Al Ashhur al
Hurum' the four sanctioned months in which battle was
prohibited in the days of the Holy Prophet (SAW). However
no specific mode of worship or other
special rules are set by the Shariah to observe this
month.
Some people believe that this month is an
unlucky month, therfore, they avoid to hold marriage ceremonies
or any other happy gatherings in this month. The belief is
totally baseless and it is a part of the superstitions rampant
in the ignorants of Arabia before the advent of Islam. The Holy
Prophet (SAW) eradicated all such superstitious beliefs.
Specially in the case of Safar, he expressly
said: "(To hold)
the month of Safar (as unlucky)
is nothing"
Therefore, Muslims should not give ear to
such superstitons. There is no problem in holding
marriages etc in this month.
This time of the year was considered to be
cursed as many catastrophes and calamities took
place. However this belief has been proven to be false
and totally without foundation
(absurd).
This can also be confirmed by the
following Hadith: Hadhrat Jaabir (R.A.) has said that,"I
have heard the Prophet (SAW) saying "the descending of illness and evil
superstition befalling in the month
of Safar is
untrue." - (Muslim)
Events in the month of
SAFAR...
- 1) The Battle of Abwaa took place on
12th Safar in the year 2 A.H.
- 2) The Battle of Khaibar took place
in the year 7 A.H.
Matrimonies in
SAFAR:
Hadhrat Ali (R A) married Hadhrat Fatima
(R.A.), the daughter of the Prophet (SAW) in the latter
days of Safar 2 A.H.
Deaths in
SAFAR:
Khubaib Ibn Adey(R.A.)was martyred in
this month in the year 4 A.H. in the Holy city of
Makkah.
Zaid Ibn Dathina (RA) was martyred in
this month in the year 4 A.H. in the Holy city of
Makkah.
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