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ACJU Online Newsletter: Vol. 2 Issue No. 011
17th Muharram 1440 / 28th September 2018
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Muharram: Reaffirmation of the Hijrah!
The Muslim calendar begins from the historic migration of Prophet Muhammad Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam and his companions from Makkah to Madina. The adoption of Hijrah [migration] as the beginning of the Muslim calendar took place during the reign of ‘Umar (RA). It is now 1440 years since Nabi Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam migrated from Makkah and settled in Madina. The beginning of a New Year is bound to the dynamic character of the Muhajirin (emigrants from Makkah) and Ansar [Hosts of Madina].
Hijrah in many ways encapsulates the spirit, vitality, and essence of Islam. The beginning of a New Year within the context of Hijrah is therefore:
An Acknowledgement of the Integrity of the Companions of Nabi (SAW):
Muharram is a reaffirmation of our belief in the integrity of the Sahaba (RA) despite constant attempts by deviate sects to besmirch the noble character of the Companions. The entire edifice of Deen is based on the integrity of the Sahaba. We are perpetually indebted to them for their earnest commitment to establish the first Muslim Commonwealth in Madina, at the price of their lives, families, and possessions. The Sahaba earned the envious sanction of Allah Himself, in the following words of the Holy Our‘an: “As for the first and foremost of those who migrated and those who aided them (in Madina) as well as those who follow them, Allah is well pleased with them and well pleased are they with Him …” [Qur’an 9 Verse 100]
A Revival of the Spirit of Compassion, Selflessness, and Generosity:
The Ansar of Madina received the Makkan refugees with unparalleled generosity, sharing with them like brethren their own dwellings and all their possessions. Nab (SAW) established such a bond of brotherhood that the Ansar of Madina were prepared to divide all their possessions equally with their brothers from Makkah.
The Holy Qur’an refers to the benevolence of Muhajirln and Ansar in the following glowing terms: " … those who harbour in their hearts no grudge for whatever the others may have been given, but rather give preference over themselves, even though poverty be their own lot… " [Qur‘an 59 Verse 9]
A Resolve to Forsake the Domain of Evil:
We need to imbue within our lives the character, nobility, commitment and resolve of a true Muslim. The Holy Prophet (SAW) has said: “A Muslim is he from whose tongue and hand Muslims are safe, and a believer is he who men trust with their lives and property, a Mujahid is he who strives hard with might and main in the obedience of Allah, and a Muhajir is he who forsakes the domain of evil and vice.” [Tirmidhi and Nasa‘i].
The beginning of a New Year is a reaffirmation of our commitment to Hijrah; to forsake our shallow mundane desires and migrate towards the pleasure and forgiveness of the Almighty.
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