The Hijra in 622 CE: In 622 CE, the Prophet (SAW) migrated from Makkah to Madina. This journey is the Hijra, and the Islamic calendar begins from this year.
Ali stays behind in Makkah: Ali (as) stayed behind in Makkah, sleeping in the Prophet's bed so the Prophet could leave safely — an act of courage and sacrifice remembered in Shia Islam with great love.
Building the first mosque: In Madina, the Prophet (SAW) built the first mosque, and he joined the migrants from Makkah (the Muhajirun) and the helpers of Madina (the Ansar) as brothers. He also made a charter that gave rights to the different groups living in Madina, including the Jewish tribes, and protected their freedom.
The first Muslim community: Madina became the first Muslim community — a place of prayer, learning, and mutual help.
Example
A new beginning needs community: A new beginning needs two things: a place to pray together, and people who treat each other as family. The Prophet (SAW) built both, on the first day.
- When you move to a new place, build a community first — a mosque, a group of friends, people who help each other.
- Sharing what you have with a newcomer is the fastest way to make them belong.
Key Terms
- Hijra (ہجرت) — the migration from Makkah to Madina, 622 CE
- Muhajirun (مہاجرین) — the migrants from Makkah
- Ansar (انصار) — the helpers of Madina
Quran or Hadith
No verse or Hadith is quoted in this topic. — to be checked in Islamic History.
Fresh diagram to be drawn: A map: Makkah → the road to Madina → Quba → Madina, with the mosque and the brotherhood marked. In Project Desk colours.
- The Islamic calendar begins with the Hijra, in 622 CE.
- Ali (as) stayed in the Prophet's bed so he could leave Makkah safely.
- In Madina, the Prophet (SAW) built a mosque and made strangers into brothers.