Muslims Urged To Embrace The Spirit Of Hijrah

Muslims honours and celebrates Ma’al Hijrah to commemorate the migration of Prophet Muhammad SAW from Makkah to Madinah. The occasion is also a symbol of transformation, sacrifice and renewal towards a better way of life. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Hajiji Haji Noor said that Muslims celebrate the occasion to strengthen bonds of brotherhood and to inspire renewed determination and commitment to further reinforce the unity and solidarity of the ummah. Muslims in the State must embrace the spirit of Hijrah by engaging in self-reflection, addressing weaknesses, enhancing knowledge, strengthening moral values and fostering closer ties with one another, Hajiji said.

“We draw lessons from the Hijrah of Prophet Muhammad SAW, particularly his success in spreading the message of Islam while at the same time establishing the first Islamic government in the city of Madinah, Hajiji said on 17 June 2026 at the Sabah State-Level Ma’al Hijrah Celebration 2026M/1448H in Kota Kinabalu. “Prophet Muhammad SAW placed great emphasis on leadership that balanced material progress with human development.”

Ma’al Hijrah’s theme for 2026 is ‘Madani Dihayati, Ummah Diberkati’. Hajiji said that the Government’s efforts to encourage the people to live in unity and mutual respect blends with the theme. “The concept of a Madani community stems from efforts to emulate the success of Prophet Muhammad SAW in uniting the Ansar and Muhajirin, living in harmony and achieving excellence through Islamic brotherhood,” Hajiji said. “By making Islamic values a source of moral and ethical inspiration in nation-building, we can become an example of a Madani society founded on civilisation, knowledge, integrity and magnanimity.”

The event was officiated by Head of State / Yang di-Pertua Negeri, Tun Datuk Seri Panglima (Dr) Musa Haji Aman.