Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) Receives Revelation for the Hijrah (Migration)

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This moment marks the first step of the process that changed the course of Islamic history and is regarded as the beginning of the Hijri calendar.

Command: As the oppression against the Muslims in Mecca became unbearable and the polytheists plotted to assassinate the Prophet (PBUH), Allah granted permission to migrate to Medina.

The Coming of Gabriel (AS): Gabriel (AS) came to the Prophet (PBUH) and informed him of the polytheists’ trap, conveying that he should not sleep in his bed that night and should set out on the journey to Medina.

Loyalty: Upon this revelation, the Prophet (PBUH) went to his closest friend Abu Bakr (RA) and began the preparations for the journey.

This event marks the beginning of salvation and the process of state-building for the Islamic community.