Hijrah: References & Edit History

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Type Description Contributor Date
Added cross-reference. Jun 16, 2026
Modified link of Web site: History of Islam - The Significance of the Hijrah. Mar 30, 2023
Clarified that the Hijrah marked the beginning of the Muslim community as a sociopolitical entity. May 12, 2020
Article revised. Mar 12, 2018
Add new Web site: History of Islam - An Encyclopedia of Islamic History - Hijrah. Jul 23, 2015
Add new Web site: History of Islam - The Significance of the Hijrah. Jun 19, 2015
Clarified that "July 16, 622" refers to a date on the Julian calendar. Aug 22, 2014
Add new Web site: LookLex Encyclopaedia - Takfir Wa l Hijra. Aug 08, 2011
Add new Web site: National Consortium for the Study of Terrorism and Responses to Terrorism - Takfir Wa Hijra. Aug 08, 2011
Add new Web site: The United Nations High Commisioner For Refugees - Al Takfir wal Hijra. Aug 08, 2011
Media added. Jan 28, 2009
Article revised. Oct 02, 2003
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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