Qamar (قمر) – The Moon in Islamic Teachings
📜 Meaning & Significance
🔹 Qamar (قمر) is the Arabic word for “Moon.”
🔹 The moon has a special place in Islam, as it plays a vital role in determining the Islamic calendar (Hijri calendar) and marking important events like Ramadan and Eid.
🔹 The moon’s phases symbolize change, time, and the signs of Allah’s creation.
🔹 Surah Al-Qamar (The Chapter of the Moon) is a significant chapter in the Quran.
📖 Qamar in the Quran
Allah mentions Qamar multiple times in the Quran as a sign of His power and a means of measuring time.
1️⃣ “And We have made the night and day as two signs. Then We erased the sign of the night and made the sign of the day visible, so that you may seek bounty from your Lord and know the count of years and calculation. And We have explained everything in detail.”
📌 (Surah Al-Isra 17:12)
2️⃣ “The Hour has drawn near, and the moon has been split.”
📌 (Surah Al-Qamar 54:1)
👉 This verse refers to the miracle of the splitting of the moon, performed by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
3️⃣ “And We have decreed phases for the moon, until it returns like an old date stalk.”
📌 (Surah Yasin 36:39)
👉 This describes the moon’s cycle, which helps determine the Islamic months.
🌟 The Importance of Qamar in Islam
🌙 Lunar Calendar – The Islamic calendar is based on the moon’s phases.
🕌 Ramadan & Eid – The start of Ramadan, Eid-ul-Fitr, and Eid-ul-Adha are determined by moon sightings.
🌌 A Sign of Allah’s Creation – The moon’s beauty and phases are evidence of Allah’s greatness.
📖 Surah Al-Qamar – This 54th chapter of the Quran reminds believers of divine warnings and signs.
🌗 Phases of the Qamar (Moon) in Islam
| Phase | Arabic Name | Meaning in Islam |
|---|---|---|
| New Moon | هلال (Hilal) | Marks the beginning of an Islamic month |
| Waxing Crescent | قمر ناشئ (Qamar Nashi) | Symbolizes growth and new beginnings |
| First Quarter | ربع الأول (Rub’ al-Awwal) | Represents halfway to the full moon |
| Full Moon | بدر (Badr) | The middle of the month (14th-15th night), also linked to the Battle of Badr |
| Waning Crescent | قمر متضائل (Qamar Mutada’il) | Symbolizes completion and transition |
📿 Duas Related to Qamar (The Moon)
1️⃣ Dua When Sighting the Moon
📿 اللَّهُمَّ أَهِلَّهُ عَلَيْنَا بِالْيُمْنِ وَالْإِيمَانِ وَالسَّلَامَةِ وَالْإِسْلَامِ
“O Allah, let this moon appear over us with security, faith, safety, and Islam.”
📌 (Tirmidhi 3451)
2️⃣ Dua of the Prophet ﷺ for the Full Moon
📿 رَبِّي وَرَبُّكَ اللَّهُ
“My Lord and your Lord is Allah.”
📌 (Muslim 2119)
🌍 Qamar Translations in 25 Languages
| Language | Translation |
|---|---|
| English | Moon |
| Urdu | قمر – چاند |
| Hindi | क़मर – चाँद |
| Bengali | ক্বামার – চাঁদ |
| Spanish | Luna |
| French | Lune |
| Turkish | Ay |
| German | Mond |
| Russian | Луна (Luna) |
| Chinese | 月亮 (Yuèliàng) |
| Malay/Indonesian | Bulan |
| Tamil | கமர் – நிலா |
| Persian (Farsi) | قمر – ماه |
| Pashto | قمر – سپوږمۍ |
| Swahili | Mwezi |
| Italian | Luna |
| Portuguese | Lua |
| Japanese | 月 (Tsuki) |
| Korean | 달 (Dal) |
| Greek | Σελήνη (Selíni) |
| Hebrew | ירח (Yareach) |
| Thai | ดวงจันทร์ (Duang Chan) |
| Polish | Księżyc |
| Dutch | Maan |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Buwan |
📌 Conclusion
The moon (Qamar) is not just a celestial body but a powerful symbol in Islam. It marks time, spiritual moments, and miracles from Prophet Muhammad ﷺ’s era. Observing the moon connects Muslims to their faith, traditions, and Allah’s creation.