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Hijra |
 | | Caliph Umar established the year of the hijra as the first year of the Muslim calendar, but for some reason this first year began in the month of Rabi' al-Awwal, which is the 3rd month in the calendar. |
 | | According to Muslim definitions, hijra was not a flight, although it did occur because Muhammad's life was in danger. |
 | | The Koran sura of 9:40 relates to the hijra as if Muhammad was driven out of Mecca, making the translation English 'flight' not only plausible, but also the most informative translation. |
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