The superstitions related to the month of Safar and the clarification of misconceptions in the light of Islamic teachings. [An analytical study in the light of Qur’an and Sunnah]

Abstract

The present article is a research-based effort to shed light on those self-fabricated suspicions and baseless superstitions that have not only polluted the general social atmosphere but have also clouded Islamic consciousness. These misconceptions are not limited to Eastern societies alone; even the seemingly educated Western world is not entirely free from such superstitious beliefs. Many religions and nations across the world fall prey to such delusions. However, the point that particularly demands our attention is: why has the Islamic society itself become afflicted with this intellectual illness? In some places, it is believed that if a black cat crosses one's path, it is a sign of bad luck. Some people declare the month of Safar to be a time of calamities, illnesses, and unforeseen misfortunes, advising against weddings or celebrations during this period. Initiating new ventures in Safar is also deemed undesirable. However, all these beliefs are mere superstitions and delusions, having no basis in the Qur’an or the Sunnah of the Holy Prophet (a). Therefore, it is essential that we critically examine these baseless superstitions—particularly the rumors spread about the month of Safar—and establish a clear distinction between truth and falsehood in the light of Islam’s clear and firm teachings. This awareness will guide us out of the darkness of superstitions and into the light of trust in Allah, certainty, and spiritual understanding. Now, let us examine the reality of these superstitions and the meaningless, baseless notions associated with Safar al-Muzaffar in the light of Islamic teachings.