The Hijra, Prophet Muhammad's migration from Mecca to Medina, is a defining moment in Islamic history that led to the establishment of the first Islamic community. This event signified the shift of Islam from a persecuted faith to a structured religious and political entity, laying the foundations for the Islamic state in Medina. The Hijra also marks the beginning of the Islamic lunar calendar, emphasizing its lasting impact on Muslim identity.
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The Hijra refers to the migration of Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE
Formation of the first Islamic community
The Hijra marked the establishment of the first Islamic community, which was a strategic victory for the Prophet Muhammad
Commencement of the Islamic lunar calendar
The Hijra is so central to Islamic identity that it marks the beginning of the Islamic lunar calendar
Shift from a persecuted faith to a structured religious and political community
The Hijra was a transformative event that shifted Islam from a persecuted faith to a structured religious and political community
The Hijra's roots can be traced back to 610 CE when Prophet Muhammad received his initial revelations from the angel Gabriel
In 610 CE, Prophet Muhammad received his initial revelations and accepted his prophetic mission after being reassured by his wife and cousin
By 613 CE, Prophet Muhammad began publicly advocating for monotheism and addressing social injustices in Mecca
As Prophet Muhammad's following grew, the Meccan authorities saw him as a threat to their power and persecuted him and his followers
The people of Yathrib, later known as Medina, invited Prophet Muhammad to seek refuge and offered him their allegiance
Prophet Muhammad meticulously planned and executed the Hijra, including the use of strategic decoys, to ensure the safety of his followers
Prophet Muhammad's arrival in Medina marked the beginning of the first Islamic state, with a structured society and a constitution governing the lives of Muslims and other religious communities
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Hijra's significance in Islamic history
Marks Prophet Muhammad's migration from Mecca to Medina, forming the first Islamic community.
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Reason for Prophet Muhammad's Hijra in 622 CE
To escape assassination plot in Mecca.
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Outcome of the Hijra for Islam
Transition from persecuted faith to structured religious-political entity.
