Seerah of Prophet Muhammad (sws) - Yasir Qadhi Seerah Part 32 - The People of As-Suffa
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Arab Calendar System
- The Arabs lacked a unified calendar system before Islam, relying on local events like deaths or battles.
- This decentralized system caused confusion, compounded by the practice of manipulating sacred months for tribal warfare.
Umar's Legal Dispute
- Umar ibn al-Khattab encountered a legal dispute where two parties disagreed on the timing of a payment.
- This incident highlighted the need for a standardized calendar and led to its establishment.
Choosing the Hijra
- Ali ibn Abi Talib suggested the Hijra as the starting point, marking Muslims' transition from humiliation to honor.
- The year of the Hijra became the first year of the Islamic calendar (1 AH).