Prophetic Seerah ﷺ
Lesson :n
الهجرة إلى المدينة
The Migration to Madinah (Hijrah)
The Migration to Madinah (Hijrah)
The migration from Makkah to Madinah and its importance.
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4 objectives
5 questions
Learning objectives
- Describe the reasons for the migration
- Explain the importance of the Hijrah
- Know how the first community was founded in Madinah
- Recognize the Hijrah's lasting effects on Muslim life
Lesson
In Medina, he built the first mosque and set up a story of coexistence with non-Muslims. Hijrah illustrates the perseverance and belief in the Islamic community. Hijra also illustrates how important it is to change one's way of life in order to defend the faith. He is an example of the Muslim community and tries to protect the community. Building a new community shows effort.
Arabic text
إِنَّ الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَهَاجَرُوا وَجَاهَدُوا
Source: The Seerah — books of Seerah
Key terms
Migration
Hijrah
The migration from Makkah to Madinah
Madinah
Madinah
The city where he lived after the Hijrah
Night Journey
Isra
The night journey to Al-Aqsa and the ascent to the heavens
The Madinah community
Madinah Community
The first Muslim community, founded in Madinah
Hijri calendar
Hijri Calendar
The Islamic calendar that begins from the Hijrah
Comprehension quiz
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What is the Hijrah?
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Who travelled with him on the Hijrah?
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Why is the year of the Hijrah a turning point?
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What did he build first in Madinah?
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What does the Hijrah show?