The Ruling on Taking an Omen from the Month of Safar
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Question:
It is frequently said that the month of Safar is a month of ill omen, and some of the common people take an omen from it in many matters. For example, they do not contract a marriage in it. Also, in the marriage contract session, some believe that it is not permissible to break a stick, tie ropes, or interlock fingers, as this leads to the failure of this marriage and a lack of success between the spouses.
Since this touches upon creed, we ask for advice and clarification of the Islamic ruling. May Allah guide everyone to what He loves and is pleased with.
Answer:
Taking an omen from Safar is a matter of the pre-Islamic age of ignorance, and it is not permissible. Rather, it is like all other months; it has no good or evil in itself. Good is from Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He), and evil is by His decree. It is authentically reported from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) that he invalidated this, saying:Sunan Ibn Majah 3539 It is agreed upon that it is authentic.
Likewise, taking an omen from interlocking fingers, breaking a stick, or the like when contracting a marriage is a matter with no basis, and it is not permissible to believe in it. Rather, it is invalid. May Allah guide everyone.
It is frequently said that the month of Safar is a month of ill omen, and some of the common people take an omen from it in many matters. For example, they do not contract a marriage in it. Also, in the marriage contract session, some believe that it is not permissible to break a stick, tie ropes, or interlock fingers, as this leads to the failure of this marriage and a lack of success between the spouses.
Since this touches upon creed, we ask for advice and clarification of the Islamic ruling. May Allah guide everyone to what He loves and is pleased with.
Answer:
Taking an omen from Safar is a matter of the pre-Islamic age of ignorance, and it is not permissible. Rather, it is like all other months; it has no good or evil in itself. Good is from Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He), and evil is by His decree. It is authentically reported from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) that he invalidated this, saying:
There is no ‘Adwa, no omen, no Hamah and no Safar.
لا عدوى، ولا طيرة، ولا هامة، ولا صفرLikewise, taking an omen from interlocking fingers, breaking a stick, or the like when contracting a marriage is a matter with no basis, and it is not permissible to believe in it. Rather, it is invalid. May Allah guide everyone.
Source
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