Islamiat MCQ #517

The Islamic month of "Safar" was so named because:

Islamiat MCQ #517

  1. Question 1

    Q1. The Islamic month of "Safar" was so named because:

    • A) It was a month of travel
    • B) It was a sacred month
    • C) It was a month of harvest
    • D) Arab homes were "empty" (sifr) as people traveled

    Answer: Arab homes were "empty" (sifr) as people traveled

    Explanation: The month of Safar was named because pre-Islamic Arab tribes used to empty (sifr = empty) their homes when they traveled for raids and trade during this month, leaving their dwellings vacant.