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Biogrphy of Muhammad (peace be upon him)


The Conquest Of Mecca:

After two years of the treaty (i.e. in 8th Hijri), the Quraish violated the terms of the "Treaty of Hudaibia" by helping a tribe "Banu Bakr" in the surprise attack on "Bani Khuza’ah" who were allied with the Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him). Some of Bani Khuzah’s men escaped and took shelter in Mecca and they sought redress. However, the leaders of Quraish did nothing. They then sent a message to the Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) for help.

After confirming all the reports of the attack on "Bani Khuza’ah" and subsequent events, the Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) himself led the ten thousand strong Muslim army, which surprised the people of Mecca. They were stunned and were unable to fight with the strong Muslim army beyond their expectations.

Before entering the city the Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) sent word to citizens of Mecca that,

"Anyone who remained in his home, or in Abu Sufyan’s home, or in the Ka’bah would be safe."

The army entered Mecca without fighting and the Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) went directly to the Ka’bah. He (Peace Be Upon Him) pointed at each idol with a stick he had in his hand and recited,

"Truth has come and Falsehood will neither start nor will it reappear" (17:81)

One by one the three hundred sixty idols fell down. The Ka’bah was restored to its status for the worship of One True God as it was built by Prophets Ibrahim (Abraham) and Ismail (Ishmael).

The people of the city were expecting general slaughter in view of their persecution and torture of Muslims for the past twenty years. While standing by the Ka'bah, the Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) asked them: "Now what do you expect of me?" They replied, "Good. You are a noble brother, son of a noble father."

The Prophet forgave them all saying:

"I will treat you as Prophet Yousuf (Joseph) treated his brothers. There is no reproach against you. Go to your homes, and you are all free."

He even renounced the claim for the Muslim property confiscated by the pagans. The people of Mecca then accepted Islam including the staunch enemies of the Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him). When a Meccan chief advanced with a fulsome heart towards the Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him), after hearing this general amnesty, in order to declare his acceptance of Islam, the Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) told him: "And in my turn, I appoint you the governor of Mecca!"

Without leaving a single soldier in the conquered city, the Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) retired to Madina.

After the conquest of Mecca some other small battles and expeditions took place namely,


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