What does the Hijra symbolize in Islam and what did it start?
A.It means “sacred” and marks the beginning of worshipping in mosques.
B.It means “prophesize” and marks the beginning of the Sunnah tradition.
C.It means “divide” and marks the beginning of the Sunni-Shia split.
D. It means “migration” and marks the beginning of the Muslim Era.
D. It means “migration” and marks the beginning of the Muslim Era.
The Hijra symbolizes the migration of Prophet Muhammad and his followers from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE. It marked the beginning of the Muslim lunar calendar and the establishment of the first Muslim community. It also symbolizes the struggle and sacrifice for the sake of Islam.