Glimpses From The Hijrah (CD)

Everyone has heard of the Hijrah — the migration of the Prophet ﷺ and his Companions. However, very few comprehend its profound significance.

Yasir Birjas brings to life this event in Islamic history, enabling the listener to realize the sacrifices of the past as well as the blessings of the present.

As an added feature, he also highlights some important chapters of Sahih Al-Bukhari.

Why the Hijrah Rather Than a Battle

Because it is the event the Muslim calendar is dated from — not a victory, not a revelation, but a migration. That choice says something, and most Muslims have never asked what.

The Companions left homes, property, trades and in some cases families, with no guarantee of what waited in Madinah. Some walked. Some were pursued. What they abandoned is rarely dwelt on, and it is the part this lecture recovers.

The Bukhari Chapters

The added material is worth having. Working through how Al-Bukhari arranged his chapters on this period shows a listener how a hadith scholar reads history — and that Al-Bukhari's own positions are frequently expressed in nothing more than his choice of chapter headings.

Who It Is For

Anyone who marks the Islamic new year without being clear on what it commemorates. Also good listening in Muharram, when the subject comes up and the available material is usually thin.