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Is the month of Safar unlucky? Can the evil eye really harm you?
These questions resurface every year in Muslim communities worldwide, especially during the month of Safar - the second month of the Islamic calendar.
For some, Safar is a time to avoid weddings, business deals, travel, or any big decisions. Misfortunes during this month are often blamed on "bad luck" or "the evil eye." But what does Islam actually say? Let's explore the truth, the myths, and how Muslims can replace fear with taqwa (God-consciousness) and tawakkul (trust in Allah).
In pre-Islamic Arabia, Safar was seen as a cursed month. People believed that bad fortune was "in the air" and would strike if they made important life decisions. Sadly, this belief has survived in various forms across the Muslim world today.
Some Muslims still avoid marriage contracts, moving into new homes, or starting new ventures during Safar. And when something goes wrong - whether it's a failed exam, an accident, or illness - it's not uncommon to hear, "It's because of Safar."
But here's the truth: Islam rejects the idea that any month can carry bad luck.
The Prophet Muhammad ď·ş addressed this directly. In an authentic hadith recorded in Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim, he said:
"There is no 'Adwa (contagion without Allah's permission), no Tiyarah (superstitious belief in omens), no Hama (superstition about owls), and no Safar."
When he said "no Safar", he wasn't denying the month exists - he was rejecting the superstition that Safar is a time of misfortune.
The Qur'an also makes it clear:
"And if Allah should touch you with adversity, there is no remover of it except Him; and if He intends for you good, then there is no repeller of His bounty." [Qur'an 10:107]
In short, months do not bring harm or benefit - only Allah does.
The evil eye (al-'ayn) is real. The Prophet ď·ş said in Sahih Muslim:
"The evil eye is real."
However, he did not teach Muslims to live in fear of it or to stop living their lives. Instead, he gave simple protective measures:
The problem today is that fear of the evil eye is often exaggerated, becoming the default explanation for every setback - instead of acknowledging that life's ups and downs are part of Allah's qadr (divine decree).
There are several reasons why superstitions about Safar and the evil eye still survive:
But Islam calls us to a higher standard - to see all events, good or bad, as part of Allah's wisdom and plan.
Instead of living in fear of months or people's envy, Muslims are taught to cultivate:
The Qur'an promises:
"And whoever relies upon Allah - then He is sufficient for him." [Qur'an 65:3]
When we hold onto taqwa and tawakkul, we stop fearing calendars, omens, or unseen forces - and instead, we live with courage and faith.
Safar is not cursed. It is a month created by Allah, filled with opportunities to do good, to seek forgiveness, and to help others.
Our mindset matters. If we choose fear, we live small. If we choose faith, we live free.
As we discuss hardship and superstition, we cannot ignore the real suffering faced by our brothers and sisters in Gaza and across Palestine. They endure starvation, displacement, unjust killings, and the loss of loved ones - yet many continue to hold onto their faith with unshakable strength.
Their resilience is a living reminder: hardship is not a curse, and true misfortune is losing trust in Allah.
Let Safar be a time when we not only reject baseless fears, but also turn our awareness into action - through du'a, charity, and solidarity with the oppressed.
The Prophet ď·ş said:
"Be eager for what benefits you, seek help from Allah, and do not lose heart." (Sahih Muslim)
Let's move forward with courage, guided by the light of truth, and leave superstition behind for good.
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