Every time 1 Muharram arrives, we’re reminded of a fundamental event that shaped the foundation of Islamic civilization: the Hijra of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). This event, which marked the establishment of the Hijri Calendar, is often understood as merely a physical relocation. However, if we delve deeper, the spirit of hijra is a dynamic concept that transcends time and space, offering profound relevance for the modern issues we face today.

Every year, as we welcome the Islamic New Year with the advent of 1 Muharram, our minds turn back to a fundamental event that altered the course of history: the Hijra of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) from Makkah to Madinah. This was not merely a physical migration but an epic of change, resilience, and unwavering faith. Yet, the spirit of ‘hijra’—the spirit of moving from a less favorable condition towards goodness, from stagnation to progress—is not limited to that grand event of the…