Muhajir or Mohajir is essentially an ethnic group within Pakistan.

Origin and meaning

Muhajir is an Arabic word, widely used in the Muslim world that refers to someone who has emigrated from one place to another. In particular, it refers to the early Muslims, companions of Prophet Muhammad, who emigrated with him from Makka to Medina in the wake of the Hijra, as opposed to the Ansar, or Madinan Muslims of the time. The Arabic language (; , less formally, ) is the largest member of the Semitic branch of the Afro-Asiatic language family (classification: South Central Semitic) and is closely related to Hebrew and Aramaic. ... A Muslim (Arabic: مسلم) is an adherent of Islam. ... In the Islamic religion, the Sahaba (or Asahaaba,الصحابه; both forms are plural--the singular is Sahaabi, which is Arabic for friend, or companion) are the companions of the Prophet Muhammad. ... Muhammad is a common Muslim male name. ... Mecca or Makkah (in full: Makkah al-Mukkaramah; Arabic مكة المكرمة) is revered as the holiest site of Islam, and a pilgrimage to it is required of all Muslims who can afford to go. ... This article is about the city of Medina in Saudi Arabia. ... Hijra may refer to: Hijra (Hegira/Hijrah/Hejira) is an Arabic term referring to the migration of the Prophet Muhammad from Mecca to Medina in 622. ... Ansar (Arabic: aiders, helpers or patrons) refer to the Muslim inhabitants of Medina, who welcomed the prophet Muhammad and the other Meccan Muslims when they migrated to Medina from Mecca (in an event known as the Hijrah. ... This article is about the Saudi city of Medina. ... A Muslim (Arabic: مسلم) is an adherent of Islam. ...

Muhajir in Pakistan

In Urdu, Muhajir also means Immigrant. Urdu (اردو) is an Indo-European language of the Indo-Aryan family which developed under Persian influence in the Indian subcontinent during the time of the Delhi Sultanate and Mughal Empire. ...

Muhajirs are Urdu-speaking people who originally emigrated from India to Pakistan during the partition of 1947. They were the pioneer of the independence movement and those who left their ancestral land, relatives and business for the sake of Pakistan. They are in significant numbers in urban areas specially (Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, Multan, Islamabad and Faisalabad). A few muhajirs still introduce themselves as hindustani on account of centuries old cultural association with India and Urdu language (i.e. hindustani). Urdu (اردو) is an Indo-European language of the Indo-Aryan family which developed under Persian influence in the Indian subcontinent during the time of the Delhi Sultanate and Mughal Empire. ... 1947 (MCMXLVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Karachi (كراچى) is the largest city in Pakistan and the capital of the province of Sindh. ... The Pacca Qilla or the Hyderabad Fort in all its glory in the year 1845 Hyderabad is a city in Sindh, a province of Pakistan (also formerly known as Neroon Kot). ... Sukkur is the third largest city of Sindh province, situated on the west bank of Indus river (Pakistan). ... Multan is a city in Pakistan and capital of Multan District in the Punjab Province. ... Islamabad (Urdu: ‏اسلام آباد, population 810,000) is the capital city of Pakistan, located in the Potwar Plateau, north-east of the country. ... Faisalābad is the third largest city in Pakistan. ... Urdu (اردو) is an Indo-European language of the Indo-Aryan family which developed under Persian influence in the Indian subcontinent during the time of the Delhi Sultanate and Mughal Empire. ... The word Hindustani is an adjective used to denote a connection to India, or, more precisely, the historical region that encompasses Northern India, Pakistan, and nearby areas. ...

Taste and humour

Mujahirs are proud of their rich cultural and civilized backgroud. In art, literature, music and education they have greatly contributed to Pakistan. They naturally hold urbane humour and unorthodox/secular political veiwpoint.

Historical background

While Muhajirs form what amounts to an ethnic group within Pakistan, the group is actually comprised of people from different ethnic groups and regions in India, such as Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Bihar, Bhopal, and Hyderabad. They are united by many identical elements including Urdu language. Muhajirs are spread throughout Pakistan, with large populations in Karachi. Uttar Pradesh (Hindi: उत्तर प्रदेश, Urdu: اتر پردیش), also popularly known by its acronym UP, is the most populous and fifth largest state in the Union of India. ... This article deals with the city of Delhi. ... This article needs copyediting (checking for proper English spelling, grammar, usage, tone, style, and voice). ... Bhopal is a city in central India, which is the capital of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. ... Hyderabad and Berar, 1903 Hyderābād was an autonomous princely state of south-central India from 1724 until 1948, ruled by a hereditary Nizam, and an Indian state from 1948 to 1956. ... Karachi (كراچى) is the largest city in Pakistan and the capital of the province of Sindh. ...

Discrimination

Most Muhajirs who originally immigrated to Pakistan were relatively more educated than most of their Pakistani counterparts. Despite having better academic qualification and professional skills Muhajirs have been discriminated in public services and arm forces since Ayub Khan martial law. That later led to friction in 1980s and ethnic strife in 90s with the Punjabis that enjoy lion's share not only in arms services but also in all key governmental posts and bureaucracy. Ayub Khan (May 14, 1907 – April 19, 1974) was a Field Marshal during the mid-1960s, and the political leader of Pakistan from 1958 to 1969. ... Punjabi (sometimes spelled Panjabi) is the language of the Punjab regions of India and Pakistan. ...

In Punjab, Muhajirs are Urdu-speaking or Punjabi-speaking people who emigrated from India to Pakistan during the partition of 1947. The terminology of "Muhajir" and "Local" is being used in Punjab, ever since partition. This differentiation is particularly dominant in southern Punjab comprising of Saraiki-speaking people. The Saraiki ethnic groups blame the northern Punjab of usurping their funds and resources, and want to separate their southern Saraiki belt from Punjabi-speaking northern Punjab, thus forming a new province Saraikistan. They also blame the Punjabi speaking of getting a share in their already-minimized opportunities. Urdu (اردو) is an Indo-European language of the Indo-Aryan family which developed under Persian influence in the Indian subcontinent during the time of the Delhi Sultanate and Mughal Empire. ... Punjabi (sometimes spelled Panjabi) is the language of the Punjab regions of India and Pakistan. ... 1947 (MCMXLVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... ... ... Punjabi (sometimes spelled Panjabi) is the language of the Punjab regions of India and Pakistan. ...

Muhajirs and the rise of MQM

The MQM was formed by Altaf Hussian to protect the interests of Muhajirs who were increasingly marginalized by the Punjabi elites of Pakistan. It remains the largest urban-based, middle class and secular party in Pakistan. Muttahida Qaumi Mahaz (MQM, United National Front), originally known as Mohajir Quami Movement (Emigrant National Movement), a political party in Pakistan. ...

1992 Military operation

Extra-judicial killing

Defaming muhajirs and demonizing MQM

Present scenario and future prospects

Art and culture

Contribution in literature

Contribution in fine arts

Contribution in performing arts

Contribution to humanity

Opposing view

Muhajir of Turkey

In Turkey, the term muhajir (Turkish muhacir or maacir) corresponds to people whose ancestors migrated from formerly Muslim territories (Dar al-Islam) lost to the non-Muslims (Dar al-harb): the Balkans, Caucasus (e.g. Abkhazians, Ajarians, 'Circassians', Chechens) or Africa (e.g. Sudanese Mahdists, Algerian partisans of Emir Abdelkader). After the end of Ottoman rule (especially after 1878 and 1912), a large portion of Muslim population took refuge in Turkey. Today, the word, having lost its original meaning ("an immigrant"), usually refers to someone who has Balkan ancestry. Dar al-Islam (Arabic: literally house of submission) is a term widely used in the Islamic world to refer to those lands under Muslim government(s). ... Dar al-Harb (Arabic: house of war) is a term used in many Islamic countries to refer to those areas outside Muslim rule. ... The Balkans is the historic and geographic name used to describe southeastern Europe (see the Definitions and boundaries section below). ... The Entholinguistic patchwork of the modern Caucasus - CIA map The Caucasus, a region bordering Asia Minor, is located between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea which includes the Caucasus Mountains and surrounding lowlands. ... Abkhazia (Abkhaz Аҧсны/Aphsny, Georgian აფხაზეთი/Apkhazeti, Russian Абха́зия/Abkhazia) is a region of 8,600 km² (3,300 sq. ... Official language Georgian Capital Batumi ISO code GE.AJ Head of the Government Levan Varshalomidze Area  - Total  - % water 2,900 km² n/a Population  - Total (1989)  - Density 392,432 135. ... The term Circassians is a Western term derived from the Turkic Cherkess, and is not the self-designation of any people. ... This article covers the Chechen people as an ethnic group, not Chechen meaning citizens of Chechnya. ... // Etymology World map showing Africa (geographically) The name Africa came into Western use through the Romans, who used the name Africa terra — land of the Afri (plural, or Afer singular) — for the northern part of the continent, as the province of Africa with its capital Carthage, corresponding to... Image:Mahdi3. ... `Abd al-Qādir al-JazāirÄ«. `Abd al-Qādir al-JazāirÄ« (6 September 1808 - 26 May 1883) was an Algerian military leader who led a struggle against the French invasion in the mid-nineteenth century, for which he is seen as a Algerian national hero. ... The Ottoman Empire at the height of its power Imperial motto El Muzaffer Daima The Ever Victorious (as written in tugra) Official language Ottoman Turkish Capital İstanbul ( Constantinople/Asitane/Konstantiniyye ) Sovereigns Sultans of the Osmanli Dynasty Population ca 40 million Area 12+ million km² Establishment 1299 Dissolution October 29, 1923... 1878 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... 1912 was a leap year starting on Monday. ... A Muslim (Arabic: مسلم) is an adherent of Islam. ...

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