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The Kindle edition of The Hijrah: The Journey That Changed History is FREE on Amazon from September 9 to 13, 2026.
A new collection of books exploring one of the most important periods in Islamic history, written for Muslims, new Muslims, families, students, and non-Muslim readers who want to understand the story more clearly.
The Hijrah: The Journey That Changed History
Many of us know parts of the Hijrah, but not always the full sequence of events or how everything fits together.
This book begins with the early revelations in Makkah and follows Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the first Muslim community through years of hardship and persecution, the preparations for migration, the Hijrah to Madinah, the establishment of the new Muslim community, and the events leading to Badr and its immediate aftermath.
The people, decisions, dangers, acts of courage, and moments of trust are brought together into one continuous historical account, with enough background and explanation for readers who are new to Islamic history.
Written for Muslim and non-Muslim readers alike.
A guided companion for readers who want to take the lessons of the Hijrah beyond history and reflect on their own lives.
Through thoughtful prompts and exercises, the journal explores themes such as leaving behind what no longer serves us, moving toward what is better, faith under pressure, waiting without knowing the whole plan, reliance on Allah, building supportive surroundings, and making a personal hijrah.
Created for children ages 9 and up, this activity book introduces younger readers to the people, places, and major events of the Hijrah through engaging activities, puzzles, questions, and exercises.
It can be used at home, in homeschooling, Islamic schools, weekend schools, or simply alongside the main book as a way for families to explore the story together.
About the Author
Habiba Barbara Dingwall is a New Zealand-born, Canada-raised Muslim author who accepted Islam in 1979. Her writing aims to make Islamic history clear, engaging, and meaningful for readers from a wide range of backgrounds.
The books are available through Amazon in paperback and Kindle editions, with The Hijrah Activity Book also available as a large-format paperback.
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