بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ
الرَّحْمَـٰنِ
الرَّحِيمِ
الْمَلِكِ
الْقُدُّوسِ
السَّلَامِ
1446 - شَوَّال الْمُكَرَّم
الْمُؤْمِنِ
الْمُهَيْمِنِ
الْعَزِيزِ
الْجَبَّارُ
الْمُتَكَبِّرُ
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Hijrah
هجرة
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Hijrah refers to the "Migration" of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his followers from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE to escape persecution. This event marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar (AH - After Hijrah). Spiritually, Hijrah also means "migrating" away from sin and toward the pleasure of Allah. It represents the sacrifice of home and worldly comfort for the sake of faith and the establishment of a just society. Husayn ibn Ali (RA) was the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and a central figure in Islamic history. His refusal to pledge allegiance to the tyrannical rule of Yazid I led to the tragic Battle of Karbala in 680 CE, where he and his small band of family and followers were martyred. For Muslims, particularly in the Shia tradition, Husayn is the "Prince of Martyrs" and a timeless symbol of resistance against oppression, the defense of justice, and the supreme sacrifice for the sake of truth and faith. The Hijrah was a turning point in Islamic history. After years of persecution in Mecca, the Prophet and his followers were invited to Medina, where they could establish the first Islamic state. The Hijrah represents the transition from weakness to strength, from persecution to freedom, from the individual practice of Islam to the establishment of an Islamic society. The Islamic calendar begins with the Hijrah, not the Prophet's birth or the first revelation, because it marks the beginning of the Muslim community as a political and social entity. It is the birth of the Ummah. Spiritually, Hijrah means leaving what Allah has forbidden for what He has permitted. The Prophet said: "The migrant (muhajir) is the one who abandons what Allah has forbidden." This spiritual Hijrah is ongoing for every believer. The Hijrah teaches that sometimes leaving one's home and comfort is necessary for the sake of faith. It also teaches that sacrifice is rewarded. The Prophet and his companions left their homes, their wealth, and their families, and Allah blessed them with a new home, a new community, and ultimately, victory. Hijrah also teaches reliance on Allah. The Prophet trusted Allah completely during the journey, and Allah protected him and his companion Abu Bakr from their pursuers. Hijrah calls believers to prioritize faith over comfort, to be willing to sacrifice for the sake of Allah, and to trust that Allah will provide a way out of difficulty. It is a reminder that the ultimate goal is not worldly security but the pleasure of Allah and the establishment of His religion.
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