The Meaning of Hijrah in Islam Along with Types and Pearl Words About Hijrah

Kapanlagi.com - The meaning of hijrah is defined as someone who leaves all bad deeds and replaces them with good deeds and obedience to the religious law. Hijrah sometimes requires a long process until it is able to touch someone's heart and soul back to the commandments of religion.

However, the meaning of hijrah is not always purely for spiritual purposes, KLovers. The word hijrah itself is taken from Arabic which means to move, so this word hijrah can be used for expressions of moving places if outside of the spiritual side.

There are various reasons why someone decides to hijrah spiritually, one of which is because of guidance. When deciding to hijrah, there is a belief within oneself to obey the commandments of religion and stay away from all prohibitions.

Now, for KLovers who want to know more about the explanation of the meaning of hijrah. Here is an explanation of the meaning of hijrah along with the expression of the word hijrah in the Quran.

1. Understanding Hijrah

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According to KBBI, the meaning of hijrah comes from the Arabic language which means migration. This word is rooted in the Arabic language which means to move. Specifically, the meaning of hijrah is defined as the migration of Prophet Muhammad and some of his followers from Mecca to Medina to save themselves from the pressure of the unbelieving Quraysh.

Generally, the meaning is to move or temporarily relocate from one place to another which is better for certain reasons, whether it is for safety, goodness, and so on. Hijrah also means a change, whether it is in attitude, behavior, and so on, towards a better direction.

From a spiritual point of view, the meaning of applying hijrah in daily life is so broad, in essence, hijrah is an action that must be accompanied by continuous change towards a better direction and constantly striving to be better every day.

Hijrah is understood as a transition from the weak state of humans due to sin to a strong state and constantly struggling to avoid it. A state that is full of negligence towards healthy spiritual awareness. And that is why, this hijrah can be said as a transition from bad to better in terms of spirituality.

2. The Meaning of Hijrah According to Experts

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Not only the general meaning of hijrah, but there are also meanings of hijrah according to experts. And here are some explanations about the meaning of hijrah according to these experts.

1. M. Quraish Shihab

Hijrah is based on the meaning of leaving, namely leaving on the basis of dissatisfaction (hatred) towards it so that the Prophet and his companions took firm action to leave Mecca due to dissatisfaction with the behavior of society that had exceeded ethical and moral values as humans in the form of rampant idolatrous behavior and excessive social stratification campaigns.

2. Ziaul Haque

According to Ziaul Haque, the meaning of hijrah is a migration from one place to another that involves sacrifice, from one place to another that involves sacrifice, namely being willing to leave home, hometown, family, and material possessions that have been longed for.

The connotation of the meaning of hijrah is also a change from immorality to morality, from falsehood to truth, and from darkness to divine light. And those who migrate (muhajir) are called people who are loyal to the truth.

3. Sheikh Ibn Abbad

And according to Sheikh Ibn Abbad, the meaning of hijrah to Allah and His Messenger is an explicit guidance for humans to focus their hearts solely on Allah and an implicit prohibition to give their hearts to all worldly things.

3. Types of Hijrah

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Not only knowing the meaning of hijrah, but there are also types of hijrah itself. According to Moenawar Khalil explained in the book Completeness of the History of Prophet Muhammad Volume 1, the meaning of hijrah according to shariah has three types, and here are the types of hijrah.

1. Leaving

The meaning of hijrah (leaving) all actions prohibited by Allah. This hijrah must be done by every person who claims to be a Muslim. The Prophet said, "The one who makes hijrah is the one who leaves everything that Allah has forbidden." (HR. Imam Bukhari)

2. Isolating

The meaning of hijrah (isolating) from socializing with polytheists or infidels who slander Islamic believers. Therefore, if Muslims cannot obey commands and avoid prohibitions in a place because of the slander made by infidels or polytheists, it is obligatory for them to isolate themselves to another area.

3. Relocating

The meaning of hijrah (relocating) from the land of infidels or polytheists to the land of Muslims, such as the Hijrah of the Prophet and the Muslims from Mecca to Medina. This hijrah must be done by every Muslim who cannot dismantle or destroy the conditions and actions prohibited by Allah SWT in that area.

4. Expressions of Hijrah in the Quran

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The expression of migration is actually mentioned several times in the Quran, KLovers. And here are some expressions of migration that exist in the Quran:

1. "Then Lot believed him. And he (Abraham) said, 'Indeed, I will emigrate to [the service of] my Lord. Indeed, He is the Exalted in Might, the Wise.'" (Quran 29:26 - Returning to Allah with the hope of receiving His guidance)

2. "They wish you would disbelieve as they disbelieved so you would be alike. So do not take from among them allies until they emigrate for the cause of Allah. But if they turn away, then seize them and kill them wherever you find them and take not from among them any ally or helper." (Quran 4:89 - Leaving a place, condition, or characteristic, because it seeks the pleasure of Allah)

3. "Men are in charge of women by [right of] what Allah has given one over the other and what they spend [for maintenance] from their wealth. So righteous women are devoutly obedient, guarding in [the husband's] absence what Allah would have them guard. But those [wives] from whom you fear arrogance - [first] advise them; [then if they persist], forsake them in bed; and [finally], strike them. But if they obey you [once more], seek no means against them. Indeed, Allah is ever Exalted and Grand." (Quran 4:34 - Turning away from an disobedient wife)

4. "And be patient, [O Muhammad], for what they say and leave them with noble (dignity)." (Quran 73:10 - Leaving unbelievers in a good way, without hurting their feelings)

5. "And leave every [kind of] sin." (Quran 74:5 - Command to leave evil and sin)

5. Words of Migration

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And the last one is, there are hijrah words that may be advice or motivation for KLovers who want to start or are already doing hijrah. Here are the hijrah words:

1. "Hijrah is indeed a beautiful journey, there are various twists and turns where we must be strong in carrying it out."

2. "Hijrah is truly a hijrah, a hijrah that is not just about changing appearance."

3. "Hijrah is not just a historical passage, but a law that is still in effect."

4. "If your hijrah is only about posting lectures and holy verses, that is not hijrah. That is content."

5. "Hijrah is the path that I am currently taking."

6. "Believe that hijrah will bring everything to goodness."

7. "Hijrah is not something easy. It requires great sacrifice."

8. "Hijrah is the process of a servant's journey towards obedience, not about who starts first, but about who perseveres until the end."

9. "Hijrah is heavy, if it's light, it's called rest."

10. "If your intention is true, fatigue will become for Allah. Blessed fatigue will make you a hard worker and remain obedient to Him. Migrating will not be tiring, but will be accompanied by unexpected pleasures."

11. "Don't let our hijrah be in vain because of vain things."

12. "Hijrah that does not provide benefits is a half-hearted hijrah."

13. "Do not make hijrah an excuse for judging instead of forgiving."

14. "Hijrah is not easy. Ukhti needs heavy sacrifice to do it. Sometimes friends are avoided in sin. Be patient, make it a test that will raise your degree in His sight."

15. "Allah will give a high degree to men who migrate. Maintaining his honor and serving his parents."

16. "Like the etiquette of visiting, we cannot wait for the door to be opened by the homeowner without us trying to knock or greet first. So does guidance. Don't just wait. But, invite!"

17. "The task during life is only to try and be grateful because every day you only need to grow into a better person according to Allah's provisions."

18. "Don't busy yourself with decorating to find a mate. Busy yourself with improving faith to seek Allah's pleasure because we don't know who will come first, whether it's a mate or death."

19. "Hijrah is not easy because its reward is paradise. Keep stepping, don't give up, let alone turn back."

20. "Keep running, keep walking, keep crawling because every effort we make Allah always sees it."

21. "Behind the word istiqomah there is a strong struggle, a lot of sacrifice, and prayers that never stop."

22. "Hijrah and istiqomah sometimes make us abandoned by the people we love. Believe me, that is a test, Allah will replace it with someone more suitable to fill our lives."

23. "Hijrah requires guidance, it's not easy and is characterized by graduating from hijrah because it requires istiqomah and firmness of heart."

24. "Hijrah first, istiqomah later. It does feel heavy, but you have to try and go through the obstacles. You will feel the pleasure of His that can make you aware, that doing good is fun."

25. "The coming of death does not wait for you to be istiqomah. However, be istiqomah while waiting for the coming of death."

26. "Time can never be turned back. So what are you waiting for, hurry up and become good."

27. "Hijrah for Allah will gradually cultivate a sense of istiqomah."

28. "Istiqomah is not easy to maintain, even often you have to shed tears."

29. "Don't give up, Allah will not disappoint His servants who want to improve themselves. - Ust. Hanan Attaki

30. "If we want to change for the better because of Allah, then Allah will send good people for us."

That is a little explanation about the meaning of hijrah along with wise words of hijrah in the Quran. In addition, there are also types of hijrah and wise words.

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