Solar Eclipse 2023: The first solar eclipse of the year is going to happen tomorrow i.e. on 20 April. This solar eclipse will start from 7:04 am on April 20, 2023 and will last till 12:29 pm. That is, the solar eclipse will continue for the whole 5 hours 24 minutes. There are many beliefs regarding the solar eclipse in Hinduism and people also follow it. But apart from Hinduism, there are many beliefs regarding solar eclipse in Islam too. Today we will tell you about those beliefs. In this article, we will tell you what Islam says about the solar eclipse.
what does islam say about solar eclipse
Solar eclipse is not considered auspicious in Islam. This is because the Prophet’s son had died on this day. Mufti Tariq Masood says in one of his speeches that, ‘It is true that there was a solar eclipse on the day the Prophet’s son died, but the death of the Prophet’s son is not directly related to the solar eclipse.’ According to Islam, when a solar eclipse occurs, people should go to the mosque to offer namaz and seek forgiveness from Allah for their sins.
Special prayer is offered during solar eclipse
It is necessary for everyone to read Namaz in Islam. Most of the people who believe in Islam offer Namaz five times a day. But on special days like solar eclipse or lunar eclipse, some special types of prayers are also offered. According to a report published in The Quint, the prayer offered at the time of solar eclipse is called Namaz-e-Khusuf. During the solar eclipse, all people are instructed to offer this prayer. On the other hand, during the lunar eclipse, people who believe in Islam read Namaz-e-Kusuf. This is done so that the eclipse does not affect them badly.
What are the rules of solar eclipse in Hinduism
According to Hindu religion, people should not worship or touch the idol of God during the solar eclipse. Even looking at the sun with the naked eye is prohibited during a solar eclipse. It is said for pregnant women that they should not sleep during a solar eclipse, as doing so can have a bad effect on their child.
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