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Vocabulary Entry
hegira
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A journey or migration, especially in reference to the flight of Muhammad from Mecca to Medina.
Example Sentences
"The hegira of early Muslims marked a significant turning point in Islamic history."
"During the hegira, many followers faced numerous challenges and dangers."
"Her family spoke of their own hegira when they fled their war-torn homeland."
V
verb
To make a journey or migration, often in search of safety or a better life.
Example Sentences
"They decided to hegira to a more stable country."
"For those seeking freedom, to hegira is often a necessity."
"The documentary captured the stories of those who hegira in search of a new beginning."