Topic 6: HIJRAH

REFLECTION OF PROPHETIC HISTORY RKQS 1051

L: The word is derived from the Arabic root hajara yuhajiru which basically means to cut off friendly relations, to cut off the loving communions, to abandon. The root is also used in the sense of deserting , abstaining, neglecting and shunning.

Qur’an said,

ا جميال� واهجرهم هجر�And leave them with noble dignity. (Q. 73:101)

Definition of Hijrah

T: Al-Raghib al-Asfahani said, “Hijrah means a person who leaves physically or verbally or spiritually.

Historyline

Worsening oppression – plan to migrate

Aqabah Treaty

Preparing the place

Migrations of companions then Prophet pbuh

The Cave of Thur

Suraqah bin Malik

Ummu Ma’bad

Quba’

Jumu’ah

Madinah

Brotherhood between Ansar & Muhajirun

Constitutional of Madinah

Map

Significant of Hijrah

Establishment of Islamic calendar.

Liberty from oppression

Test and proof of sincerity and dedication for the sake of belief. Through this process, people became qualified to bear bigger responsibility.

Establishment of new life environment.

Strengthening the state which the immigrant migrated to.