RKQS 1051 - REFLECTION ON PROPHETIC HISTORY KIRKHS, IIUM

1. Topic 6: HIJRAH
REFLECTION OF PROPHETIC HISTORY
RKQS 1051

2. 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,
ً‫ل‬‫ج‬‫ي‬َِ‫َج‬ ‫ا‬ً‫ر‬‫ج‬َ‫ْه‬ ‫ج‬ُ‫ُه‬ ‫ج‬‫ر‬ُ ‫ج‬‫اْه‬َ‫و‬
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.

3. Historyline
Worsening oppression – plan to migrate
Aqabah Treaty
Preparing the place
Migrations of companions then Prophet
pbuh
The Cave of Thur

4. Suraqah bin Malik
Ummu Ma’bad
Quba’
Jumu’ah
Madinah
Brotherhood between Ansar & Muhajirun
Constitutional of Madinah

8. Map

11. 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.