Amalan Rabu Wekasan Menurut Islam | Habib Muhammad Al-Habsyi

Summary

This script discusses various perspectives on the last Wednesday of the month of Safar, addressing common beliefs about it being an unlucky day. The speaker highlights the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), who refuted the idea of bad luck tied to the month of Safar, emphasizing that all destiny is in Allah's hands. The script also explores practices by certain scholars and communities who observe specific prayers for protection on this day. Ultimately, the message conveys that bad luck is a misconception and encourages trust in divine will.

Takeaways

• 😀 The last Wednesday of Safar is often considered a day of bad luck, according to some interpretations.
• 😀 Some people believe that the month of Safar brings misfortune, based on interpretations of Hadiths from Abdullah bin Abbas.
• 😀 Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) rejected superstitions around Safar, teaching that no bad luck or disease occurs without Allah's will.
• 😀 The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) traveled and married during Safar, indicating that the month is not inherently unlucky.
• 😀 The last Wednesday of Safar has special significance in Islamic tradition, particularly because the Prophet's prayer during a battle on a Wednesday was answered.
• 😀 Wednesday is not considered a day of bad luck, and Islamic teachings highlight the power of prayer on this day.
• 😀 Some scholars and Habaib (descendants of the Prophet) perform protective rituals on the last Wednesday of Safar, including reading specific Quranic verses for safety and blessings.
• 😀 These practices on the last Wednesday of Safar are not part of the Prophet’s sunnah but are considered mujarrobat (beneficial practices) based on the teachings of certain scholars.
• 😀 The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) taught that good and bad fortune are solely in Allah's hands, not influenced by the month of Safar or any specific day.
• 😀 While superstitions about Safar are rejected, performing personal prayers like Salat al-Hajat during this time is permissible and encouraged.

Q & A

What is the significance of the last Wednesday of Safar in Islamic traditions?

The last Wednesday of Safar is often associated with superstition and considered a day of bad luck by some, based on certain interpretations and practices. However, the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) rejected such beliefs, affirming that all good and bad events are determined by Allah, not by the day of the week or the month.

What does the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) teach about the month of Safar?

The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) teaches that there is no bad luck in the month of Safar. He dismissed the belief that Safar is an unlucky month and clarified that misfortunes do not arise from the month itself, but rather from Allah's will.

What is the general practice on the last Wednesday of Safar among some scholars and groups?

Some scholars and followers, especially among the Habaib (descendants of the Prophet Muhammad), gather on the last Wednesday of Safar for prayer and recitation of specific Quranic verses. They do this with the intention of seeking Allah's protection, blessings, and safety, but this practice is not a Sunnah of the Prophet, rather a 'mujarabat' (beneficial practice based on scholarly traditions).

What did the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) do in the month of Safar that contradicts the superstition of bad luck?

The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) traveled, married, and performed other significant activities during the month of Safar, including marrying his daughter, showing that there was no basis for the superstition of bad luck during this month.

What does the hadith about Wednesday reveal about the day’s significance?

The hadith narrated by Imam Ibn Rajab Al-Hambali mentions that the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) prayed during a battle situation on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, and the prayer was answered on Wednesday. This demonstrates that Wednesday is not a day of bad luck, but rather a day where supplications are especially significant.

What should Muslims do if they believe in the superstition of bad luck on the last Wednesday of Safar?

Muslims should follow the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and reject the superstition that Safar brings bad luck. Instead, they should engage in prayer, ask Allah for protection and blessings, and avoid being influenced by un-Islamic superstitions.

What does 'Mujarabat' mean in the context of Safar practices?

'Mujarabat' refers to practices that are not necessarily part of the Prophet’s Sunnah but are considered beneficial by scholars based on experience. In the context of Safar, some scholars recommend reciting certain Quranic verses for protection and blessings during the last Wednesday of the month.

Are there any special prayers or rituals for the last Wednesday of Safar?

There are no specific Sunnah prayers for the last Wednesday of Safar. However, some scholars suggest reciting Surah Al-Falaq and a verse from Surah Yusuf (64th verse) for protection. These practices, however, are not established as part of the Prophet's teachings.

How does the Prophet’s stance on luck and destiny challenge common beliefs about Safar?

The Prophet Muhammad (SAW) emphasized that good and bad fortune come from Allah, not from the month of Safar or any particular day. This directly challenges the belief in bad luck associated with the month, highlighting the Islamic perspective that destiny is determined by Allah's will, not superstitions.

What is the stance of scholars regarding the superstitions of Safar?

Most scholars agree that the superstitions surrounding the month of Safar, including the idea of bad luck on the last Wednesday, are unfounded. They assert that such beliefs contradict Islamic teachings and encourage Muslims to focus on seeking Allah’s protection and blessings instead of adhering to baseless superstitions.