In which year did the Hijra, the migration from Makkah to Madinah, take place?
A622 CE
B630 CE
C620 CE
D610 CE
Explanation
– The Hijra, the migration of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) from Makkah to Madinah, took place in 622 CE and marks the beginning of the Islamic lunar calendar, with that year designated as 1 AH.
– This migration was a pivotal turning point, establishing the first organized Muslim community.
– For exams, note that the Islamic calendar was formally adopted during the caliphate of Umar (RA), who established the Hijra as its starting reference point.
Exam Relevance
- Topic: Seerah
- Subtopic: Prophethood

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