Hijrah (Emigration)
الهجرة
The Hijrah, meaning "emigration," is a deeply significant concept in Islam, referring to the act of leaving one's home for the sake of Allah, often due to persecution or to uphold one's faith. While the term encompasses any such migration, it most famously denotes the Prophet Muhammad's momentous journey from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE. This pivotal event marked a new era, establishing the first Muslim community-state and becoming the starting point of the Islamic lunar calendar. The Quran speaks to the challenges and rewards of this path, noting how oppressors often seek to [drive you from the land to evict you therefrom], yet Allah promises those who emigrate for His cause [many [alternative] refuges and abundance]. The act of Hijrah is thus seen as a profound act of devotion and sacrifice, symbolizing a commitment to faith above worldly ties. It is also a source of specific divine guidance, as seen in verses addressing how to treat those who embark on this journey, such as [when the believing women come to you as emigrants, examine them]. This emigration represents hope, resilience, and the divine promise of a better dwelling, both in this world and the Hereafter, for those who strive in Allah's way.
Quran 2 verses
وَإِن كَادُوا۟ لَيَسْتَفِزُّونَكَ مِنَ ٱلْأَرْضِ لِيُخْرِجُوكَ مِنْهَا وَإِذًا لَّا يَلْبَثُونَ خِلَٰفَكَ إِلَّا قَلِيلًا
Wa in kaadoo la yastafizzoonaka minal ardi liyukhri jooka minhaa wa izal laa yalbasoona khilaafaka illaa qaleelaa
And indeed, they were about to drive you from the land to evict you therefrom. And then [when they do], they will not remain [there] after you, except for a little.
اور قریب تھا کہ یہ لوگ تمہیں زمین (مکہ) سے پھسلا دیں تاکہ تمہیں وہاں سے جلاوطن کر دیں۔ اور اس وقت تمہارے پیچھے یہ بھی نہ رہتے مگر کم
Commentary
يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوٓا۟ إِذَا جَآءَكُمُ ٱلْمُؤْمِنَٰتُ مُهَٰجِرَٰتٍ فَٱمْتَحِنُوهُنَّ ٱللَّهُ أَعْلَمُ بِإِيمَٰنِهِنَّ فَإِنْ عَلِمْتُمُوهُنَّ مُؤْمِنَٰتٍ فَلَا تَرْجِعُوهُنَّ إِلَى ٱلْكُفَّارِ لَا هُنَّ حِلٌّ لَّهُمْ وَلَا هُمْ يَحِلُّونَ لَهُنَّ وَءَاتُوهُم مَّآ أَنفَقُوا۟ وَلَا جُنَاحَ عَلَيْكُمْ أَن تَنكِحُوهُنَّ إِذَآ ءَاتَيْتُمُوهُنَّ أُجُورَهُنَّ وَلَا تُمْسِكُوا۟ بِعِصَمِ ٱلْكَوَافِرِ وَسْـَٔلُوا۟ مَآ أَنفَقْتُمْ وَلْيَسْـَٔلُوا۟ مَآ أَنفَقُوا۟ ذَٰلِكُمْ حُكْمُ ٱللَّهِ يَحْكُمُ بَيْنَكُمْ وَٱللَّهُ عَلِيمٌ حَكِيمٌ
Yaa ayyuhal lazeena aamanoo izaa jaaa'akumul mu'minaatu muhaajiraatin famtah inoohunna Allaahu a'lamu bieemaanihinna fa in 'alimtumoohunna mu'minaatin falaa tarji'oohunna ilal kuffaar; laa hunna hillul lahum wa laa hum uahilloona lahunna wa aatoohum maa anfaqoo wa laa junaaha 'alaikum an tankihoohunna izaaa aataitumoohunna ujoorahunn; wa laa tumsikoo bi 'isamil kawaafiri was'aloo maaa anfaqtum walyas'aloo maaa anfaqoo zaalikum hukmul laahi yahkumu bainakum wallaahu 'aleemun hakeem
O you who have believed, when the believing women come to you as emigrants, examine them. Allah is most knowing as to their faith. And if you know them to be believers, then do not return them to the disbelievers; they are not lawful [wives] for them, nor are they lawful [husbands] for them. But give the disbelievers what they have spent. And there is no blame upon you if you marry them when you have given them their due compensation. And hold not to marriage bonds with disbelieving women, but ask for what you have spent and let them ask for what they have spent. That is the judgement of Allah; He judges between you. And Allah is Knowing and Wise.
مومنو! جب تمہارے پاس مومن عورتیں وطن چھوڑ کر آئیں تو ان کی آزمائش کرلو۔ (اور) خدا تو ان کے ایمان کو خوب جانتا ہے۔ سو اگر تم کو معلوم ہو کہ مومن ہیں تو ان کو کفار کے پاس واپس نہ بھیجو۔ کہ نہ یہ ان کو حلال ہیں اور نہ وہ ان کو جائز۔ اور جو کچھ انہوں نے (ان پر) خرچ کیا ہو وہ ان کو دے دو۔ اور تم پر کچھ گناہ نہیں کہ ان عورتوں کو مہر دے کر ان سے نکاح کرلو اور کافر عورتوں کی ناموس کو قبضے میں نہ رکھو (یعنی کفار کو واپس دے دو) اور جو کچھ تم نے ان پر خرچ کیا ہو تم ان سے طلب کرلو اور جو کچھ انہوں نے (اپنی عورتوں پر) خرچ کیا ہو وہ تم سے طلب کرلیں۔ یہ خدا کا حکم ہے جو تم میں فیصلہ کئے دیتا ہے اور خدا جاننے والا حکمت والا ہے
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