Hijra

The migration of Muhammad and his followers from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE, establishing the first Muslim community there and marking the start of the Islamic calendar.

Meccan persecution of Muslims: The opposition and coercion faced by Muhammad and his early followers in Mecca. Pressure on the early community helped prompt its departure.
Cave of Thawr: A cave south of Mecca associated with Muhammad and Abu Bakr’s concealment during the migration. The pair hid there while pursuers searched for them.
Medina: A city in western Arabia that became the center of Muhammad’s community after 622 CE. The migration made Medina the early Muslim community’s political and religious center.
Muhammad’s arrival in Medina: The arrival of Muhammad in Medina in 622 CE after leaving Mecca. It marks the culmination of the journey and the community’s new home.
Pledges of al-Aqaba: Two agreements between Muhammad and supporters from Yathrib, made near Mecca before the migration. They established protection and support in Yathrib before the move.
Hijra route: The journey taken by Muhammad and his companions from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE. Its stages connect the departure, temporary hiding, and arrival.
Ummah: The community of Muslims, understood as a religious community extending beyond tribal affiliation. The post-migration community brought migrants and Medinan supporters together.
Masjid al-Nabawi: The mosque in Medina associated with Muhammad and the early Muslim community. Its site is linked to the community established after the migration.
Yathrib: The oasis city in western Arabia later known as Medina. It was the migration’s destination and the setting for the new community.
Quba Mosque: A mosque in the village of Quba, near Medina, associated with Muhammad’s arrival. The migrants paused at Quba before entering Medina.

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