Shani or Zuhal (Zuhal), why Muslims are afraid of this planet

In Hinduism, while Shani Dev is considered the god of justice and karma, in the Muslim world it is called ‘Juhal’. In the Muslim world, Saturn is seen as a planet, which symbolizes seriousness, delay, and hard test. But do you know why there is so much fear and mystery about Saturn in the world of Muslim society and Tantra-Mantra?

The place of Saturn in Islami astrology.
Experts believe that astronomy was considered the tallest branch of science in the Golden Age of Islamic civilization (8th-13th century). Great scientists such as Al-Battani, Al-Sufi, and Al-Khwarizmi, deeply understood planetary motion. According to him-

1. Juhal- Saturn is the slowest running planet.
2. Its move was not only time, but was considered a symbol of stagnation and challenge in the person’s fate.
3. This planet is a sign of ‘patience’ and ‘Trial’.

Why were Sufi Saints and Tantrics afraid of Juhal?
In Sufi Tradition, Juhal is considered as ‘Silent but Powerful’ planet. Sufi poet Rumi (Rumi) gave Juhal the title of ‘Silent Teacher’ that gives the lesson, but with pain.

According to Sufis, when Juhal comes in one’s life, that person seems to be inner transformation from inside. He bends towards solitude, self-reflection and mysticism.

Juhal (Zuhal) has been a scary but useful planet for tantrics. They believe that ‘Black Magic’ and ‘Protection Mantras’ show more effects due to Juhal’s move. Many Muslims use black threads, Kohl, and iron amulets at the time of Zuhal.

Is Juhal mentioned in the Quran?
The word ‘Juhal’ does not come directly, but the celestial bodies and planets are mentioned in many verses- ‘He is the One who made the sun (Sun) a radiant light and the moon (Moon) a reflected light, and precisely determined its phases…’
(Surah Yunus 10: 5)

Meaning: ‘Allah is the one who made the sun a sharp light and the moon with a gentle light. And he kept the Phases of the moon in a fixed order, so that you can calculate the year and time. He has produced all this with meaning and purpose. He openly narrates his signs to those who have a deep understanding of it.

This proves that the study of planets in Islamic ideology was not just astrology, but was part of scientific curiosity.

India and Arabs: Saturn (Saturn) and Juhal (Zuhal) union
Even today, in the Muslim homes of India, Saturday is the traditions of ‘Saturday’, tactics related to Juhal, Prayers and Offerings, many people are considered to eat black gram on Saturday, even today in the areas of Pakistan. Black gram is considered to be related to Saturn. At the same time, some people do iron donation on Saturday. Wear clothes of blue or black color and read Surah Yaseen or Surah Rahman (Surah Rahman)

Is there a warning or a teacher for the Islamic world?
Whether it is Indian Astrology or Islamic Sufi Tradition, both Shani or Zuhal are a sign of a deep change. Their fear is not an ignorance, but their acute spiritual power is accepted. It is worth noting that on 29 March 2025, there has been a big change of Saturn, it is also seen by linking with the big changes around astrology, since the change of Saturn, there is a big stir in the country and the world.