Migration As the First Step of Islamic Revolution Migration proved to be the turning point and the beginning of a new chapter of glory in the Islamic revolution. It brought success, happiness and victory to the Muslims. It separated the Muslims from the idolaters and left all unpleasant memories behind. Muslims were given a general order for migration and received it with open hearts. Mo’st of them were fed-up with life and atrocities of Quraysh. They were already thinking about migration. So placing their trust in Allah, they left their homes and joined the Holy Prophet at Medina. Only a few were worried about their business and means of livelihood.
It is quite obvious that in the path of righteousness sometimes one has to sacrifice all worldly interests and belongings, and there seems no alternative. This is a crucial moment in a believer’s life. In such a situation, a true believer never falters nor does he seek any economic or financial security for his future. He obeys the Divine guidance in all earnestness. People who weigh the pros and cons at this juncture can never take a revolutionary step.
Syed Asad Gilani, Methodology of Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) Islamic Revolution, P 57.
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They have never accomplished a revolutionary job. Only those people meet with success who risk their lives in decisive moments. Their sacrifices are the pride of humanity and glory of Islam Migration in the name of Allah is a great challenge for a believer. He can find the mercy of Allah by accepting this challenge wholeheartedly and by giving a good account of himself passing through subsequent ordeals. Only then he becomes the flag-bearer of Islamic movement.
