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Luton Muslim Journal Safar 1438 | November 2016 2 Safar—Good luck & Bad luck in Islam...Continued There is no bad luck in Islam There is nothing that can cause benefit or harm without his will. The Arabs used to call Bad luck ‘Tiyarah’. They used to believe that certain things or actions cause misfortune or accidents. The term ‘Fa’l’ was used to mean good luck. They used to believe that certain things or acts will cause good fortune. The Prophet (May Allah bless him) educated the people to believe that there is no good and bad except from Allah. As for believing in Tiyarah or bad luck then it is completely unacceptable for a believer in Allah to entertain such belief. However ‘Fa’l was allowed if it is associated with any good acts with the belief that the ‘goodness’ is from the will of Allah. Hence, Fa’l is similar to barakah – blessings from Allah. Ruling: If certain acts or items have been proven to contain bad effects from the Quran, hadeeth and general common sense then it is correct to abstain from them; in the case of good effects then to adopt them. The main condition is that good and bad is the creation of Allah. To keep good names or say good things hoping that Allah will bring about goodness because of it is Sunnah and rewarding. The common examples of superstitious beliefs are; 1. It is bad luck to look in the mirror at night 2. Walking under the ladder will bring harm 3. To break a mirror will bring seven years of bad luck 4. Friday the 13th is an unlucky day 5. If a black cat crosses your path you will have bad luck 6. If you blow out all the candles on your birthday cake in one go you will get whatever you wish 8. A rabbit’s foot brings good luck 9. Breaking cups or plates is a sign of calamity Narrated by Abu Hurairah: Allah's Messenger (May Allah bless him) said, '(There is) no Adwa (no contagious disease is passed on without Allah's permission). nor is there any bad omen (from birds), nor is there any Hamah, nor is there any bad omen in the month of Safar, and one should run away from the leper as one runs away from a lion.'' (Saheeh Al-Bukhari) Narrated by Ibn ‘Umar: “The Messenger of Allah (May Allah bless him) said: ‘There is no ‘Adwa (contagious illness etc), no omen, and no Hamah.’ A man stood up and said: ‘O Messenger of Luton Muslim Journal Luton Muslim Journal is a monthly journal which promotes Islam and Muslim contribution to the wider society. It has no affiliation with any political organisation. The journal covers various topics which effects the Muslims and the society. Editor: Mawlana Muhammad Ahmadul-Haque Rayhan Contributors: Mawlana Thaqib Mahmood, Salmaa Islam, Dr Mamnunur Rahman Khan, Mawlana Atif Mahmood & Zuhri Academy (May Allah reward everyone for their contribution) Disclaimer: Luton Muslim Journal does not take any responsibility of the contents and views of the contributors and the sponsors. Copyright: The contents of this journal can be copied and printed without any alteration, however Luton Muslim Journal must clearly be referenced. Contact: For all enquires, feedback, sharing community news and any contribution please contact: [email protected]