Discover the History of the Hijri Year | Islamic Calendar Explained
🌙 Discover the History of the Hijri Year | Islamic Calendar Explained 🕋
Join us as we delve into the fascinating origins and significance of the Islamic Hijri year. Unlike other calendars, the Hijri calendar began with a profound event: the migration (Hijra) of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) from Makkah to Medina. This pivotal journey marked not just a physical relocation, but a spiritual and communal beginning for Muslims.
In this video, we explore Hadith from Sahih Bukhari (Hadith No. 3934), where the companions of the Prophet deliberated over the starting point of the Muslim calendar. Guided by the wisdom of Umar ibn al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him), they chose Hijra as the beginning of the Islamic year, emphasising sacrifice, faith, and community unity.
The Islamic calendar follows a lunar cycle, comprising 12 months.
📖 Quranic references (2:218, 9:36)
🕌 Learn more about the lunar months and their importance in Islam, and gain insights into how Muslims worldwide observe this unique calendar.
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