The Scientific Hijrah and their Role in the Flourishing of Scientific and Intellectual Life in Yemen in the Thirteen Century AH (Nineteenth Century AD): Hijrah of Khut, Sahyan, Thula, Shaharah, Kawkaban, and Al-Kibs as a Model

Abstract

  The research aims to analyze the role of scientific displacement centers (Hijrah schools) in the prosperity of scientific and intellectual life in Yemen during the thirteenth century AH (nineteenth century AD). The research adopts the historical descriptive-analytical method.

The research was divided into six sections, preceded by an introduction and a preface. The Frst section was titled: Hijrat Thula, the Second: Hijrat Hawt, the Third: Hijrat Shaharah, the Fourth: Hijrat Dhahyan, the Fifth: Hijrat Kuqiyat, and the Sixth: Hijrat Al-kibs.

The research reached several conclusions and recommendations, most notably: Alhijr scientific had a significant impact on the continuation of the scientific renaissance and the flourishing of sciences, knowledge, and literature in Yemen during the 13th century AH (19th century CE), in addition to the existence of strong ties and knowledge exchange between these Alhijirs.

The research recommended the necessity of reactivating the role of the scholarly Alhajr due to their importance in the flourishing of thought and science, through financial support for scholars, making these migrations open forums where study circles are conducted in their various branches, and paying attention to the various branches of Islamic sciences by encouraging students to learn them, whether in mosques or universities.