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While primarily referring to the flight of Mahomet, the term is applied also to the emigration to Medina, prior to the capture of Mecca of those of Mahomet's disciples, who henceforth were known as Mohajerins Emigrants or Refugees which became a title of honor.
And accordingly, within a year after his arrival at Medina he began what was called the holy war. For this purpose he first of all instituted a brotherhood, joining his Ansars or helpers, and his Mohajerins or refugees together in pairs; he himself taking Ali for his brother.
Kaled survived them about three years, and then died; but the place of his burial consequently of his death, for they did not use in those days to carry them far is uncertain; some say at Hems, others at Medina. Those that fled with him are called Mohajerins; by these names the inhabitants of Mecca and Medina are often distinguished.
In choosing his men, Kaled had called out more Ansers than Mohajerins, which, when it was observed, occasioned some grumbling, as it then was doubted whether it was because he respected them most or because he had a mind to expose them to the greater danger, that he might favor the others.
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