Sermon debunks Safar as unlucky month, calls for faith over superstition

A sermon delivered in Hulu Sungai Tengah, South Kalimantan, Indonesia, aims to dispel the persistent myth that the month of Safar, the second month of the Islamic Hijriah calendar, is a time of bad luck or misfortune.

The preacher explained that this belief is a remnant of pre-Islamic Arab traditions, where Safar was associated with various negative occurrences. However, Islamic teachings firmly reject the notion of unlucky days, months, or years. The sermon stressed that all aspects of the universe, including time, are under Allah's complete control.

Muslims are reminded that neither good nor bad fortune exists without Allah's permission. Therefore, Safar, like any other month, is neutral and does not inherently bring misfortune. Any negative events that may occur during this period are attributed to other factors, not the month itself.

The sermon encouraged attendees to strengthen their faith and adherence to Allah's commands, urging them to distance themselves from superstitions and baseless beliefs. The core message emphasizes that true belief lies in understanding that all outcomes are governed by divine will.