HAVE A MEANINGFUL HIJRAH
Hijrah: A Day of Reflection and Relaunch
Awal Muharram marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar. It was established during the time of Caliph Umar, who chose the Hijrah - the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ migration from Makkah to Madinah - as the starting point of the Muslim calendar. The Hijrah was more than a journey. It marked the beginning of a new chapter for individuals, a community, and a civilisation.
That is why Awal Muharram should be more than a New Year celebration. It should be a day of reflection and relaunch. A time to ask ourselves: What do we need to let go of in order to move forward?
If we want to read more, perhaps we need less idle talk and less scrolling. If we want better health, we may need to eat less and move more. If we want to save money, we may need to cut back on unnecessary spending. If we want stronger relationships, we may need to spend less time on our phones and more time with the people who matter.
The Hijrah reminds us that progress often begins not by adding something new, but by letting go of something that is holding us back.
As Allah reminds us:
"Indeed, Allah will not change the condition of a people until they change what is within themselves." (Quran 13:11)
Peace,
Anas Zubedy
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