Just 20 days after people around the world celebrated the beginning of the solar new year of 2007, it is now time to commemorate the beginning of the Hijriyyah new year. Muslims all over the world remember that the "Hijrah" of the Prophet Muhammad SAW from Makkah al-Mukaramah to Madinah al-Munawarah as the beginning of a new chapter in the life of the Prophet SAW as well as a new dawn for Islam and the Muslims as a whole. All this can of course be read in the history books.
For the Muslims of the present day, there lies a challenge to emulate the spirit of hijrah. In essence, hijrah is a call for the betterment of one's self and from thereon, the betterment of the community. This is not unlike the new year resolutions made every time people step into the new year. You can dub it whatever you want - new year resolutions or call of hijrah - what is important is that we persevere in ensuring whatever we resolve to realise and improve will not merely remain empty talk.
Lest we forget, we should walk the talk, and not just give lip service. We should also not be like those who just say what people want to hear, and yet are unable to deliver the goods. Herein lies the challenge of turning our resolutions into reality.
On a personal note, I have set forth my own resolutions for both 2007 AD and 1428 H. Aptly enough, one of these resolutions will be put to test on the 1st of Muharram which is the first day of the new Muslim lunar year. In any case, I will report in this blog as to whether this particular resolution will come to fruition or just be wishful thinking.
On the dawn of the new Hijriyyah year, and in conjunction with this blog's 150th post, I wish all visitors of this blog, a prosperous and productive year ahead, insya-Allah.
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