Migration (HIJRAH

Migration (Hijrah) to live in this same world. The reason for using this expression is that this act of leaving happens because of devotion to God. To migrate toward God means to abandon whatever stands in the way of God, whatever becomes an obstacle in moving toward Him. This is the foundation of a God-centered life. Until a person is ready for this migration, he cannot fulfill the demands of faith. Only the one who is prepared for this sacrifice can succeed in making his life an Islamic life. When he sees that thoughts and tendencies are growing within him that go against God’s will, he removes them completely. If he is involved in wrongful actions, he abandons them forever. If a relationship is preventing someone from openly turning toward religion, he bids farewell to that relationship. If maintaining a certain standard of living prevents him from playing his part in the work of the faith, he should give up that standard of living. If fulfilling the demands of religion puts material prosperity at risk, he accepts that risk.