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A month that holds many memories of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ Rabi' al-Awwal has a special place in the life story of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. This month is associated with his birth in Makkah. The birth of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ marked the beginning of the life journey of a man who would later bring great change to the world. He grew up as someone known for his noble character. Even before he received revelation, the people of Makkah knew him as Al-Amin, the trustworthy one.

Why Do We Need to Know the Hijri Calendar? The Hijri calendar is not only about knowing when Ramadan begins. It is part of the identity and history of the Muslim community. By getting to know it, we will better understand why Muharram is honored, why Ramadan is so special, why Dhul-Hijjah is the month of Hajj, and why Rabi' al-Awwal is so closely tied to the story of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. More importantly, the Hijri calendar teaches that time in Islam always carries an opportunity to draw closer to Allah. There is a month for fasting more often. There is a month that reminds us of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. There is a month that brings us to the Qur'an. There is a month that brings millions of people toward Arafat. And all of it turns within a single cycle: Muharram → Safar → Rabi' al-Awwal → Rabi' al-Akhir → Jumada al-Ula → Jumada al-Akhirah → Rajab → Sha'ban → Ramadan → Shawwal → Dhul-Qa'dah → Dhul-Hijjah. Then everything returns to Muharram again. Years change, months change, but one thing stays the same: time that has passed will never return.

The admission of PCIM (Muhammadiyah Special Branch) UK and Ireland into the Muslim Council of Britain demonstrates that the values ​​of "Progressive Islam" (*Islam Berkemajuan*) resonate with the international community. This achievement highlights Muhammadiyah’s continued growth as an Islamic movement that not only contributes within Indonesia but also actively fosters collaboration and benefits the global community.