Grand Mufti congratulates the new Hijri year 1448

(Patria) - The Grand Mufti of the Islamic Community (IZ) in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Husein-ef. Kavazović, sent a congratulatory message today on the occasion of the new Hijri year 1448.

– Dear brothers and sisters,

The Hijra, the migration of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, from Mecca to Medina, was a key turning point in the history of Islam and an event that has become a lasting inspiration for generations of Muslims.

The Hijra was a search for a space of safety and freedom where faith, life, dignity and community would be protected. It did not mean a flight from responsibility nor giving up. Therefore, its enduring message calls us, even in times of pressure, fear and injustice, to preserve hope, reliance on Almighty Allah and responsibility towards people.

In today's global turmoil, when many Muslims are faced with insecurity, violence, injustice and pressures on their freedom and dignity, the message of the Hijra remains important: the search for freedom and security is a trust, and a more just world is never built without faith, morality, solidarity and shared care for peace and good among people.

Tomorrow, June 16, 2026, is the 1st of Muharram 1448 of the Hijri year, the first day of the new Muslim year. On this occasion, I extend my warmest congratulations and wishes to all Muslim men and women in the homeland, Sandžak, the home countries, the diaspora and around the world, with a prayer that the coming year be blessed and a wish that they spend it with dear people in peace, love, mutual respect and goodness.

Brothers and sisters! May Almighty Allah bestow His mercy upon you and protect you from disasters and severe trials. Happy New 1448 Hijri year! – states the congratulatory message of Grand Mufti Kavazović.