Indonesia's Religious Leaders Emphasize Hijrah as Social Transformation

An article from Republika outlines three categories of hijrah—belief (i'tiqadiyyah), intellectual (fikriyyah), emotional and spiritual—tracing the term from the Prophet Muhammad’s migration to broader personal and communal change.

Indonesia’s Minister of Religious Affairs, Nasaruddin Umar, used the Islamic New Year to call for a societal hijrah, urging a shift from narrow, tribe‑based (kabilah) structures toward a global, inclusive ummah. He described hijrah as a transformation of mindset and social systems, highlighting four elements—love, vision, capable leadership, and courteous conduct—that should unite the community. The minister challenged Indonesians to reflect on whether their society embodies these values and to promote open leadership regardless of ethnicity or gender.