CHAPTER 5 Understanding the Text    - The period in Makka,
before the hijra (A.D. 622). - The period in Madina, after the
hijra.  Naturally the revelation from Allah to guide the Muslims
also responded, to some extent, to these particular situations.
The Makkan Phase  The Makkan phase of the revelation lasted
about 13 years, from the first revelation up to the hijra.  This
phase is determined by the prime task of the Prophet the
Qur'anic reve!ation are:  - Allah and His unity (tawhid). - The
coming resurrection and judgement. - Righteous conduct.  an
announcer and warner.  The Madinan Phase  The Madinan phase
lasted about ten years, from the hijra to the death of the
Prophet. While the basic themes of the Makkan phase remain, the
factor of the Muslims' growing together into a community and the
formation of the umma, now makes its presence clearly felt.   -
The mujajirun, who migrated from Makka to Madina. - The ansar,
who originated from Madina and helped the - The munafiqun, who
are from Madina and pretende