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The Holy Quran emphasizes the importance of Hijrah in the way of God in multiple verses. In verse 218 of Surah Al-Baqarah, the believing migrants and those who strive (in God’s cause) are described as hopeful for God’s mercy and forgiveness.<ref>Makārim Shīrāzī, '' Al-Amthāl fī Tafsīr Kitāb Allāh'', vol. 2, p. 108.</ref>

Verses 97 and 100 of Surah An-Nisa describe the grim fate of those who, despite having the ability, refrain from migrating, and promise the migrants both eternal reward and increased provision.<ref>Makārim Shīrāzī, '' Al-Amthāl fī Tafsīr Kitāb Allāh'', vol. 3, p. 403/408.</ref> Verse 72 of Surah Al-Anfal considers the migrants and the Ansar as allies of one another and declares that friendship with those who have not migrated is futile until they do so.<ref>Makārim Shīrāzī, '' Al-Amthāl fī Tafsīr Kitāb Allāh'', vol. 5, p. 504.</ref>

Also, in verse 56 of Surah Al-Ankabut, by referring to the vastness of God’s earth, the necessity of migrating from an environment where God’s disobedience is widespread is emphasized.<ref>Makārim Shīrāzī, '' Al-Amthāl fī Tafsīr Kitāb Allāh'', vol. 12, p. 438.</ref>In these verses, faith is considered the foundation of Hijrah.***

Hijra is also considered equal in value to Jihad and is believed to bring abundant worldly and spiritual benefits and blessings. [10]***