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Dahw al-Ard: Its Significance and the Recommended Deeds - Al-Shia The Scientific and Cultural Website of Shia belief Dahw al-Ard: Its Significance and the Recommended Deeds 2024-06-03 860 Views Dahw al-Ard Dahw al-Ard, also known as the “Spreading of the Earth” in Islamic tradition, is an observance primarily recognized by Shia Muslims. Various Hadith and narrations from Shia Imams that highlight the significance of Dahw al-Ard can be found in classical Islamic texts.

For instance, in “Mafatih al-Jinan” by Sheikh Abbas Qummi, which is a widely used Shia prayer manual. Contents Historical Significance Spiritual Reflection Cultural Aspects Recommended Deeds Conclusion References Dahw al-Ard commemorates the event in Islamic belief when the earth was spread out for the first time and made habitable. It therefore serves both as a religious observance and a time for reflecting on environmental and ecological responsibilities within the Islamic faith.

Etymologically, the term “Dahw” means to spread [1] , to expand [2] , to remove something from its place [3] , and the phrase, “Dahw al-Ard,” means the spreading of the Earth. Therefore, by “Dahw al-Ard” is meant the coming of the lands out of the water which used to cover the Earth. According to hadiths and old Islamic sources, the Earth was first completely covered with water, and the lands later came out [4] . The day on which the lands came out of water is called “Dahw al-Ard”.

According to accounts of the local history of Mecca, the first land that came out of the water was the Ka’ba in Mecca [5] . Historical Significance According to hadiths and books of fiqh, the date of Dahw al-Ard is Dhu l-Qa’da 25 [6] . It therefore holds significant historical and religious importance in Islamic tradition, particularly among Shia Muslims.

It commemorates a pivotal moment in Islamic cosmology, emphasizing the sanctity of the earth’s creation, the centrality of the Kaaba, and the theological themes of divine omnipotence and environmental stewardship. Meanwhile, the following is a detailed look at its historical significance: 1. Creation of the Earth: Dahw al-Ard is believed to mark the day when Allah spread the earth from beneath the Kaaba in Mecca.

According to Islamic tradition, the earth was initially created in a condensed form, and on this day, it was spread out to make it habitable for humans and other creatures. This event is seen as a foundational moment in the creation of the world. 2.