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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.
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).
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).