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The term '''Dar''' in Arabic carries the meanings of "'''house'''," "'''residence'''," or "'''city'''." It signifies a place of dwelling or habitation. The word "'''Hijra'''" translates to "'''migration'''" or "'''emigration'''," referring to the act of moving from one place to another.

Thus, "'''Dar al-Hijra'''" can be understood as "'''The House of Migration'''" or "'''The City of Migration'''." This term specifically refers to the city of [[[Medina]]], which became the refuge for the Prophet Muhammad (S) and his followers during the Hijra in 622 CE. The migration from Mecca to Medina was a pivotal event in Islamic history, marking the beginning of the Islamic calendar and the establishment of the first Muslim community.

Thus, "'''Dar al-Hijra'''" can be understood as "'''The House of Migration'''" or "'''The City of Migration'''." This term specifically refers to the city of [[Medina]], which became the refuge for the Prophet Muhammad (S) and his followers during the Hijra in 622 CE. The migration from Mecca to Medina was a pivotal event in Islamic history, marking the beginning of the Islamic calendar and the establishment of the first Muslim community.

Medina, as "Dar al-Hijra," symbolized not only a physical relocation but also a significant transformation in the social, political, and spiritual life of the early Muslims. It became a center of Islamic governance, culture, and learning, where the principles of justice, equality, and brotherhood were implemented under the guidance of the Prophet Muhammad (S).

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The city of Medina was bestowed with the title "Dar al-Hijra" for two significant and intertwined reasons that hold profound religious importance.

Firstly, the title commemorates the momentous migration (Hijra) of the Prophet Muhammad (S) and his followers from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE. This migration is not merely a historical event but a pivotal spiritual and communal milestone in Islamic history. The Hijra marked the transition from a period of persecution and hardship in Mecca to the establishment of a supportive and thriving Muslim community in Medina. It was in Medina that the Prophet Muhammad (S) was able to build the first Islamic state, establish the Masjid al-Nabawi (the Prophet’s Mosque), and implement the principles of Islamic governance, justice, and social welfare. This migration signified the beginning of the Islamic calendar (Hijri calendar), emphasizing its profound importance in the Islamic faith.

Firstly, the title commemorates the momentous migration (Hijra) of the Prophet Muhammad (S) and his followers from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE.<ref>Ma'alim Dar al-Hijra, p. 128/Awali al-Li'ali, Vol. 1, p. 44/Wafa' al-Wafa, Vol. 1, p. 19</ref>This migration is not merely a historical event but a pivotal spiritual and communal milestone in Islamic history. The Hijra marked the transition from a period of persecution and hardship in Mecca to the establishment of a supportive and thriving Muslim community in Medina. It was in Medina that the Prophet Muhammad (S) was able to build the first Islamic state, establish the Masjid al-Nabawi (the Prophet’s Mosque), and implement the principles of Islamic governance, justice, and social welfare. This migration signified the beginning of the Islamic calendar (Hijri calendar), emphasizing its profound importance in the Islamic faith.

Secondly, Medina as "Dar al-Hijra" is also recognized for its role in the emergence and dissemination of the prophetic traditions (Sunnah). The city became the center from which the teachings, practices, and legal frameworks of Islam were propagated. The Prophet Muhammad (S) received many of the Qur'anic revelations in Medina, and it was here that the core principles of Islamic law (Sharia) and community life were developed and implemented. The city’s transformation into a beacon of Islamic culture and learning was instrumental in spreading the message of Islam far and wide. Medina's significance is further highlighted by its role in welcoming and integrating the Muhajirun (emigrants from Mecca) with the Ansar (native inhabitants of Medina), creating a unified and cohesive Muslim Ummah (community).

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 The term '''Dar''' in Arabic carries the meanings of "'''house'''," "'''residence'''," or "'''city'''." It signifies a place of dwelling or habitation. The word "'''Hijra'''" translates to "'''migration'''" or "'''emigration'''," referring to the act of moving from one place to another.
-Thus, "'''Dar al-Hijra'''" can be understood as "'''The House of Migration'''" or "'''The City of Migration'''." This term specifically refers to the city of [[[Medina]]], which became the refuge for the Prophet Muhammad (S) and his followers during the Hijra in 622 CE. The migration from Mecca to Medina was a pivotal event in Islamic history, marking the beginning of the Islamic calendar and the establishment of the first Muslim community.
+Thus, "'''Dar al-Hijra'''" can be understood as "'''The House of Migration'''" or "'''The City of Migration'''." This term specifically refers to the city of [[Medina]], which became the refuge for the Prophet Muhammad (S) and his followers during the Hijra in 622 CE. The migration from Mecca to Medina was a pivotal event in Islamic history, marking the beginning of the Islamic calendar and the establishment of the first Muslim community.
 Medina, as "Dar al-Hijra," symbolized not only a physical relocation but also a significant transformation in the social, political, and spiritual life of the early Muslims. It became a center of Islamic governance, culture, and learning, where the principles of justice, equality, and brotherhood were implemented under the guidance of the Prophet Muhammad (S).
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 The city of Medina was bestowed with the title "Dar al-Hijra" for two significant and intertwined reasons that hold profound religious importance.
-Firstly, the title commemorates the momentous migration (Hijra) of the Prophet Muhammad (S) and his followers from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE. This migration is not merely a historical event but a pivotal spiritual and communal milestone in Islamic history. The Hijra marked the transition from a period of persecution and hardship in Mecca to the establishment of a supportive and thriving Muslim community in Medina. It was in Medina that the Prophet Muhammad (S) was able to build the first Islamic state, establish the Masjid al-Nabawi (the Prophet’s Mosque), and implement the principles of Islamic governance, justice, and social welfare. This migration signified the beginning of the Islamic calendar (Hijri calendar), emphasizing its profound importance in the Islamic faith.
+Firstly, the title commemorates the momentous migration (Hijra) of the Prophet Muhammad (S) and his followers from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE.<ref>Ma'alim Dar al-Hijra, p. 128/Awali al-Li'ali, Vol. 1, p. 44/Wafa' al-Wafa, Vol. 1, p. 19</ref>This migration is not merely a historical event but a pivotal spiritual and communal milestone in Islamic history. The Hijra marked the transition from a period of persecution and hardship in Mecca to the establishment of a supportive and thriving Muslim community in Medina. It was in Medina that the Prophet Muhammad (S) was able to build the first Islamic state, establish the Masjid al-Nabawi (the Prophet’s Mosque), and implement the principles of Islamic governance, justice, and social welfare. This migration signified the beginning of the Islamic calendar (Hijri calendar), emphasizing its profound importance in the Islamic faith.
 Secondly, Medina as "Dar al-Hijra" is also recognized for its role in the emergence and dissemination of the prophetic traditions (Sunnah). The city became the center from which the teachings, practices, and legal frameworks of Islam were propagated. The Prophet Muhammad (S) received many of the Qur'anic revelations in Medina, and it was here that the core principles of Islamic law (Sharia) and community life were developed and implemented. The city’s transformation into a beacon of Islamic culture and learning was instrumental in spreading the message of Islam far and wide. Medina's significance is further highlighted by its role in welcoming and integrating the Muhajirun (emigrants from Mecca) with the Ansar (native inhabitants of Medina), creating a unified and cohesive Muslim Ummah (community).