Muslim holidays - Beginning of the month of Safar (Safar)

At the end of summer or at the beginning of autumn, according to the Muslim calendar, there comes a special time intended for godly deeds and prayerful appeals to Allah The second month of the year according to the lunar calendar, called Safar (translated from Arabic as “yellow”), is considered a period of pilgrimage and good deeds At this time, believers visit mosques, hold wedding ceremonies, financially support loved ones, and donate funds to the needy and sick In ancient times, during the safar following Muharram, the inhabitants of Mecca left their city and went on trips Among the faithful, despite the Prophet Muhammad's condemnation of superstition, there was a prejudice that the first 13 days of the month bring misfortune Therefore, Safar did not make important decisions, avoided matchmaking, and refused to enter into major transactions The arrival of the month in the minds of many believers was associated with the manifestation of evil spirits, curses, illnesses and other failures The Prophet Muhammad changed the attitude of Muslims towards pagan beliefs The religion of Allah welcomes optimistic interpretations of events and a positive outlook on life; there is no place for bad omens Safar is no worse than other periods of the year Postponing making decisions and carrying out important matters during his time, as well as not getting married on Shaual, relying on false prejudices and signs, is unacceptable In the Koran, superstitions are addressed in chapter 24 It is believed that if the Almighty has predetermined something bad, then it will definitely happen to a person, just like mercy, which always comes with the knowledge of Allah Modern Muslims are not so categorical about the month, the name of which translates as “the whistling breath of the wind,” unlike their ancestors Today, during Safar they not only offer prayers to Allah, make dua to God and perform prayers, but also hold wedding ceremonies, because it was at this time that Muhammad’s daughter Fatima got married It is believed that throughout the month, the Almighty closely monitors the actions of Muslims and encourages good deeds: giving alms, visiting the sick, and other assistance to the weak and needy Therefore, special attention is paid to righteous behavior during Safar At the beginning of the month, one should give praise to Allah so that this time of year will bring good news and joyful events Safar is traditionally filled with prayers and good deeds Believers keep their bodies and thoughts clean, read the Koran, and fast on Monday, Thursday and “white days” During safar, it is customary to strengthen family ties and make donations, thus expressing one's respect for the second month of the year according to the Hijri calendar