Safar is the second month of the Hijri calendar. Since ancient times, some have considered Safar an unlucky, calamity-filled month. Islam firmly rejects this belief.
No day or month brings bad luck
The Prophet ﷺ said: "There is no contagion (by itself), no evil omen, no hamah, and no (bad luck in) Safar." (Bukhari & Muslim.)
This means no time by itself brings fortune or misfortune. All good and every decree comes from Allah.
Explaining it to children
- Allah governs everything. Say: "There is no unlucky day. The One who protects us is Allah, at any time."
- Replace fear with dua. When your child worries, read the morning & evening remembrance and the dua of protection.
- Plant tawakkul. Do your best, then entrust the outcome to Allah — that is the heart of reliance.
Still full of good
Safar is an ordinary month that can be filled with good deeds like any other: prayer, charity, kindness to family. In this very month we teach children that blessing comes from obedience, not from a date on the calendar.
See other moments in the Islamic Calendar.