Q
Medium 1 Mark
Islamic Studies Caliphate & Rulers: From the Rightly Guided Caliphs to the Ottoman Caliphate
Who suggested starting the Hijri Calendar?
Explanation
Ali (RA) suggested using the Hijra of the Prophet as the starting point, and Umar (RA) implemented it in 17 AH.
Reference: Islamic Studies - Caliphate & Rulers , Page 3
Hint
The calendar begins from the year the Prophet migrated to Medina.
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