The Islamic New Year commemorates Muhammad's migration from Mecca to Medina. This migration was to escape the oppression and violence that the non-Muslim Quraish, the predominant tribe of Mecca, had been inflicting on him and his companions.
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HAPPY ISLAMIC NEW YEAR! 1443H
May the blessings of Allah(swt) always brighten every moment of your life, May you find happiness and peace under his guidance and love.
As we enter the new Islamic year on this 1st day of Muharram. May it hold the best for all on this world. #muharram #duaformuharram https://t.co/yBZ5x7q4a2
As we prepare to head into Muharram, which marks the beginning of the new year in the Islamic calendar, I make dua that Allah guides us towards renewing our intentions; being grounded in His remembrance; and striving for Ihsan in everything that we do.
Ruling on Congratulating others at the Beginning of the New Islamic Year
Shaikh al-Fawzaan,
“This is an innovation, congratulating for the new year, it is an innovation; or commanding of fasting or charity [for the purpose of the new year] all of this is innovation, Allah