What does Al-hjra mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Al-hjra (هجرة) in Islamic vocabulary.

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Updated on 11 April 2026 at 1:05 AM

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Definition Al-hjra

Al-hjra according to Kitab at-Ta'rifat (Al-Jurjani)

It is leaving the homeland in which one dwells among the disbelievers and emigrating to the abode of Islam (dar al-islam).

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