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Discuss the significance of the year 622 C.E. in history of Islam.

Discuss the significance of the year 622 C.E. in history of Islam.
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    Explanation:
    *The year 622 C.E. was the year Prophet (S.A.W.) migrated from Makkah to Yathrib.
    *It was after he had received divine directive and assurance of safety from the Yathribites.
    *The year 622 C.E. marked the end of the Makkan period and the beginning of the Madinan era.
    *The City of Yathribite was renamed the City of the Prophet (Madinatun-Nabiyyi)
    *It facilitated the expansion of Islam beyond Makkah.
    *The Hijrah gave birth to the first mosque (Masjid an-Nabawiyyi)
    *The first Headquarters of Islam was established upon the Prophet;s arrival in Yathrib.
    *Consequent upon the above, Islam became a state religion (Ummah).
    *The Hijrah prepared enough grounds for the institutionalization of major acts of worship such as Ṣalat, Sawm,Zakāt and Hajj.
    *The Hijrah made it possible for Muslims to worship openly without hindrance.
    *The Prophet was accorded recognition not only as religious authority but also as a Statesman.
    *It established bonds of brotherhood between the Muhajirun and the Ansar (Ukhuwwah).
    *The year marked a turning point in history of Islam and Muslims.
    *The Hijrah led to the promulgation of the Madinan document (constitution)
    *The constitution brought about peace and stability between the Muslims and non- Muslims.
    *The Islamic calendar has its origin traced to the year 622 C.E.
    *The migration paved way for the conquest of Makkah in 630 C.E.

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