Exile & Emergence: 7 Leadership Lessons from the Hijra

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This year marks 1,500 lunar years since the birth of the Prophet Muhammad.

Among the most defining moments of his life and mission was the Hijra—the flight from Mecca to Medina. It was a journey of refuge under threat, yet also one of profound leadership and transformation.

In this talk, Dr. Bilal Hassam will guide us through seven leadership lessons that emerged from the Hijra: how the Prophet navigated danger, built alliances, and transformed exile into the foundation of a new community. These lessons, rooted in faith, resilience, and vision, continue to speak to the challenges of leadership in our time..

Why come?

•⁠ ⁠Unpack unlikely leadership moves from the Hijrah: navigating risk, forging alliances, building resilient institutions.

•⁠ ⁠Practical takeaways for campus, community work, and professional life.

•⁠ ⁠Marking 1,500 lunar years since the birth of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

All welcome. Arrive early for an HHC dinner. Please share widely.

About Dr. Bilal Hassam:

Dr. Bilal Hassam is a writer, cultural commentator, and consultant at TheMuslimAgency.com, exploring the intersections of Muslim identity, politics, and culture. A former doctor, he works on storytelling, representation, and advocacy within communities worldwide. He has part of a team of researchers, scholars and storytellers who are rewriting the history of the Hijrah – a pivotal moment in early Islamic history.

Food Provided (Special Catering from HHC!)