Bismihi Ta'ala
EXTRACT:
Every year, when the blessed month of Muharram
enters, we are reminded of certain incidents: The Hijrah, The Day of
Aashura and The Martyrdom of Sayyidina Husain (RA). These are generally
the topics of discussion in the month of Muharram and Insha-Allah, something
will be said in respect to each one.
The Hijrah
During the Khilafat of Hazrat Umar (RA), Islam
had spread far and wide and there was a need to have some kind of date for the
correspondence that was being sent out. Hazrat Umar (RA) thus
consulted with the Sahaaba-e-Kiraam (RA) as to when the calendar
should begin. Different views were presented before Hazrat
Umar (RA) wisely declared that the calendar begin with the Hijrah.
Many lessons are taken from this decision ....
