The biography of Prophet Muhammad – 460-500

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Abu Sufiyan thought of ways to reach near the Prophet ﷺ. Must reach there to have a conversation for safety . But the Prophet ﷺ had a larger army than he expected. He shared matter with his friends. Ishaq bin Rahawayhi (R) narrates. Ibn Abbas (R) said. When the Prophet ﷺ reached the place called Marru Lahran, Abbas (R) had a plan in his mind; something to be done in favor of the Quraish. His love for them was then in his heart. What would happen to the Meccans if the Prophet ﷺ and his followers suddenly entered Mecca, Abbas(R) thought. Abbas himself says. ‘ I got on the “Sahaba” , the vehicle of Prophet ﷺ. Wanted to reach Mecca slowly like a person traveling to get some needs. I wanted to share things with the notables of Mecca to ensure some kind of security . This was my goal. I moved forward. When I reached the region of Arak, I heard Abu Sufiyan’s voice. Budail was also there. On seeing Abbas (R), both of them recited the sentence recited at the time of danger. When I called him Abu Hanzala, he recognized my voice. Abu Sufiyan greeted me as Abul Fazal . Abu Sufiyan asked me. What is going on? What to do next? I said. The Prophet ﷺ has come here with an army of ten thousand soldiers of Allah. Hey, Abbas(R) do you have any idea? I said ‘yes’. Get in this vehicle of mine. Let’s leave now. Go to the Prophet ﷺ and seek refuge. Otherwise you will not be saved when Mecca is conquered. Abu Sufiyan got into Abbas’s vehicle and sat in the back seat. Abbas (R) moved forward.
Abbas continues. In all the paths I passed there were places where the companions sitting by fire . Every time we pass through each place, they notice who is passing . When they saw that it was the vehicle of the Prophet ﷺ and that his paternal uncle was on top of the vehicle, they no longer chased. When I passed by Umar (R), he looked at me. The vehicle and the person have been identified. Later, when he realized who was behind me , Umar got angry. O enemy of Allah !. By that time I was speeding the vehicle. Umar (R)was running behind us . We entered the tent of the Prophet ﷺ. Immediately Umar (R) came there. He kept saying. ‘Here is the enemy of Allah in our reach without any covenant or agreement. Leave him down here and let me decide his case. Immediately Abbas (R) said, “Cool down Umar (R)… calm down.” I said to the Prophet ﷺ. Here is Abu Sufiyan seeking safety. Umar (R)told Abbas (R). ‘I have great respect for you. I am more happier in your acceptance of Islam than my father Khatab accepting Islam. I know that the Prophet ﷺ would have pleased more when you came to Islam. The happiness of the Holy Prophet ﷺ makes us the happiest.
There is also some more details in another report . Narrated by Abbas (R). ‘I said to the Prophet ﷺ. ‘I stand surety for Abu Sufiyan, Budayl and Hakim bin Hizam, O Prophet ﷺ. The Prophet ﷺ said, let them come in . They spent a good part of the night with the Prophet ﷺ. The Prophet ﷺ introduced them to Islam.Hakim and Budayl recited the ‘Shahada’ and came to Islam.Abu Sufiyan refused to declare.

The Prophet ﷺ again invited Abu Sufiyan to Islam. Then he asked. What shall I do with Latha and Uzza? Hearing this, Umar (R) said from outside. If you were outside the tent I could show you what to do. The Prophet ﷺ asked who is he speaking from outside. Abbas (R) said, It is Umar (R). The Prophet ﷺ said to Abbas. Now you go for the time being. Travel very carefully. Come back in the morning…

اَللّٰهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى سَيِّدِنٰا مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى آلِهِ وَصَحْبِهِ وَسَلِّمْ

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It was time for the morning prayer. The Azan was heard. All who heard Azan uttered same words . By this time, Abu Sufiyan was scared. He did not know exactly what the verses were being recited . He asked Abbas, ‘what he was seeing and hearing. What are they doing?’ . They are going to start prayer. Prayer is obligatory five times every day and night. They are ready to do it. Abu Sufiyan glanced at the group. The Prophet ﷺ has come to perform ablution . All the followers gathered around. They do not allow the water of his vuzu to fall on the ground. They receive it in their hands. They apply it to their body for blessings. Abu Sufiyan said seeing this sight. ‘I have never seen any king like this in the world. Even Kisra or Kaiser’.
Abbas says. By the time the morning prayer of the Prophet was over, I reached there early. Abu Sufiyan sought permission to meet the Prophet ﷺ.
Abi Shaiba’s report is as follows. When it was time for the morning prayer, the companions gathered. Abu Sufiyan asked Abbas when he saw their preparations .’ Have they received any order to confront me? What are they all getting ready for?’ I said they are getting ready for prayer. We came to the Prophet ﷺ . The Prophet ﷺ got ready to pray. Hearing the takbeer, the followers also imitated. The believers followed the Prophet ﷺ by performing each act of prayer standing behind. Abu Sufiyan said when he saw that every act of the prayer was imitated in an orderly manner. ‘I have never seen in Rome or Persia or any other place any followers obeying a leader obeyed like this. O Abul Fazl !, your brother’s son is indeed the most exalted king, a greater king than the rulers of Rome and Persia. Then Abbas said. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is not just a king. Messenger of Allah. He is a prophet appointed by Allah.
After the prayer was finished, the Prophet ﷺ faced Abu Sufiyan and started talk. ‘Have you not yet been able to realize that there is no one worthy of worship but Allah ?. How could I not understand it? Because if the god I believed in would have helped me, I would have won it today. The fact that they have won in every field and reached the great victory today is proof that the God they believe in is true’. Abu Sufiyan responded. Then the Holy Prophet ﷺ asked Abu Sufiyan. ‘Are you still not convinced that I am the Messenger of Allah’? Your patience, mercy and compromise are so wonderful. How can we not accept you. But there is still something left for me to think about. Immediately Abbas intervened. He said ‘if you want salvation, believe now’ . Then he recited the ‘Shahada’ and became a Muslim. But Muhammad bin Umar and Ibn Uqba quoted that Abu Sufiyan accepted Islam before such an occasion.
Through the intervention of Abu Bakar, the Prophet ﷺ offered protection to Abu Sufiyan and those who entered Abu Sufiyan’s house and to Hakim and those who entered his house. The followers were given that information before entering Mecca. The Prophet ﷺ ordered not to disturb those who sit inside their house after closing the door. Full security was also promised to those who entered the Holy Masjid. The Prophet ﷺ had insisted that there should be no bloodshed in Mecca in any way.

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The Holy Prophet ﷺ and his followers began to enter the heart of Mecca . After Abu Sufiyan converted to Islam, many of the Companions were concerned about what his actions would be. It was then that he was about to move forward. Abbas blocked him. It was in an area called Maleeq. Abu Sufiyan immediately asked, “Are you going to endanger me?” Cheating is not suitable of prophethood . So we don’t do that. Stay there for a while and watch the army of Allah passing. It was to show how calmly the followers of the Prophet ﷺ entered Mecca.
Each tribe and sub-tribe began to enter in separate groups. The first to come forward was the tribe of Sulaym. They marched under the leadership of Khalid bin Waleed. There were about 900 thousand members. They carried two victory flags and one military flag. The bearer of the military flag was Hajjaj bin Ulat. The other two flags were carried by Abbas bin Mirdas and Khufaf. When they passed near Abu Sufiyan, they sounded the takbeer three times. Abu Sufiyan asked Abbas who are they? ‘Sulaim tribe’, led by Khalid bin Waleed. The next group came right behind. They were a group of 500 led by Zubair bin Awwam. Abu Sufiyan asked who they are. The group led by Zubair. your nephew Zubair ?. ‘Yes’. Who are his companions? They belong to Banu Ghiffar tribe. When they approached Abu Sufiyan, they also recited the Takbeer three times. Abudar al-Ghifari, the chief of the Ghiffar tribe, carried their flag. Next came the Aslam tribe with 400 members.
Buraida and Bin Al Husayb were carrying two flags. They also sounded the Takbeer when they reached near Abu Sufiyan. As they passed, Abbas was asked who they were ?. Abbas introduced their tribe. Right behind them came Banu Ka’ab bin Amr leading 500 members. Their flag was carried by a man named Buzar. When they approached Abu Sufiyan, they sounded the takbeer. Abu Sfiyan asked Abbas who they were. Abbas introduced them. As each tribe was introduced and they joined the group, Abu Sufiyan kept saying, “My loss.” When talking about Banu Ka’ab, he said that they are already in agreement with Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Next came the tribe of Musaina. They were accompanied by a hundred horses, three flags and a thousand members. They too passed in front of Abu Sufiyan reciting the Takbeer. Abbas was asked about the tribe. Still in amazement, he mourned his own loss. Nu’amanu bin Mukhrin Bilal bin al Harith Abdullah bin Amr bin Al Awf carried the flags of the Musaina tribe. The Juhaina tribe came right behind with four flags and 800 members. were carrying the flags. They also came in chanting takbeer. When Abu Sufiyan heard the tribe’s name, he mourned his loss. Next came the Kinana tribe. Abu Waqid was the bearer of their flag. There were 200 members in that group. They also came in chanting Takbeer.

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Abu Sufiyan commented about the tribe of Banu Bakr; ‘They are of ill-omens and it is because of them that Quraish had to fight the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
The last to enter was the tribe of Ashjau with three hundred members. Their flags were carried by Ma’aqal bin Sinan and Naimu bin Mas’ud. Abu Sufiyan asked ‘who they are’. Abbas mentioned the name of the tribe. They were the most angry with Prophet Muhammad ﷺ?, Abu Sufiyan exclaimed . ‘Allah instilled Islam in their hearts. It is a blessing from Allah’. Abbas replied. Did Prophet Muhammad ﷺ passed here? Abu Sufiyan asked. No, he hasn’t gone yet.. We will see when the Prophet’s ﷺ group comes.
As each group passed by, Abu Sufiyan would ask, “Didn’t those who were with the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ arrive?” It was while he was standing there that the Prophet ﷺ entered with two thousand men dressed in armor. A very proud army. A large group of Ansars. Separate flags for each tribe and family. Umar was announcing messages in a louder voice. Some announce it as the day of the Great War while others announce it as the day of great victory . The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ entered Mecca with royal glory on his camel named Qaswa . Abu Bakar and Usaid Hussain were standing on both sides of the Prophet ﷺ. The Prophet ﷺ came in talking to them. Upon noticing, Abbas shouted, “Here comes the Messenger of Allah.” That was Rasulullah… When he saw the noise of the arrival, the obedience of the followers, the preparation of the army and the grandeur of the Prophet’s ﷺ entrance, Abu Sufiyan said, “O Abbas, the son of your brother, comes as the supreme ruler.” Abbas immediately corrected. This is not kingship, this is prophethood. It is not the arrival of the king but the arrival of the Messenger of Allah…
There is an interesting narration like this. The Prophet ﷺ invited Abu Sufiyan to Islam soon after the Prophethood. But he said, ‘I will not believe without seeing a cavalry coming through the valley. Cavalries don’t actually come through the valley . Abu Sufiyan then said what dawned up on him . But now it has become reality.
When Abu Sufiyan saw the arrival of the Prophet ﷺ , he remembered his earlier words . He was surprised that it dawned correctly. Abu Sufiyan was very surprised when Abbas reminded him of that words.
Sa’ad bin Ubada’ s slogan at the time of his entry into Mecca was somewhat extreme; ‘Today is the day of struggle’. Abu Sufiyan asked the Prophet ﷺ pointing the statement of Sa’ad . ‘Aren’t you the most merciful to your people? And what is Sa’ad shouting like this? The Prophet ﷺ said that what Sa’ad said is not agreeable. This is not a day of struggle or Malhama. This is the day of mercy or Marhama. This is not the day of grudge and hatred towards anyone. We did not come to avenge . Today the house of Allah will be glorified greatly . The Quraish will be greatly praised.
The Prophet ﷺ took the flag from Sa’ad for shouting slogans fervently and gave it to his son Qays. He was instructed to shout peaceful slogans. It is also said that the flag bought from Saad’s hand was given to Zubair.
The Prophet ﷺ stepped forward to a survival and success unmatched in history until then or to this day. The Prophet ﷺ entered Mecca in great triumph, assigned to convey true message until the end of the world.

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Just before entering Mecca, Abbas
said to the Prophet ﷺ. ‘Let me speak to the Meccans first and inform them that they have security . Abbas (R) got on the mule named ‘Shahaba’ and set out for Mecca . Immediately, the Prophet ﷺ said to those near him, ‘call my father back’. One’s uncle is in father’s place, that’s why the Prophet ﷺ said like that. “Call my father quickly. Or my uncle may be killed by the Quraish as Urwat bin Masuood was killed by his tribe. When Urwat invited him to Tawheed, his people killed him, but Abbas refused to come back. He was also worried that what would happen to Abu Sufiyan . It was then that the Prophet ﷺ instructed Abbas not to leave Abu Sufiyan alone. To stay with him and give him a chance to see the arrival of the Muslim groups.
We can read in a narration that Abbas stood with Abu Sufiyan and announced to the Meccans about the arrival of the Prophet ﷺ.
As the believers entered Mecca, Abu Sufiyan also entered Mecca. He announced safety for those who sought refuge in Abu Sufiyan’s house. Then those who heard asked how many people will be accommodated in your house. Then he added. ‘Security is also provided to those who have locked their doors in their own homes. This announcement was made based on the understanding with Abbas. But none of this announcement or message was liked by Hind, Abu Sufiyan’s wife. She was criticizing Abu Sufiyan. She called Abu Sufiyan’s stance cowardice and lamented how sad the situation is.
The Prophet ﷺ and the believers entered Mecca announcing the perfect forgiveness for all. But for the sake of social security and national security, some social miscreants had to be blacklisted. It may be necessary for any society. In some cases it is necessary for administrators to carry out a comprehensive system. The practice of listing and declaring miscreants and traitors is still present in modern societies. We can see unpardonable crimes in front of every administration.
In this way the names of some people were announced and notice was given that if they were found, they should be brought before the law. One was Ibn Qatal. He was in anti-Islamic side. Then he accepted Islam. The Prophet ﷺ named him Abdullah and he reached Madinah. Later, on one of his journeys, he appointed a man from the tribe of Khuza’a for cooking .Ibn Qatal went to a gathering meant for collecting zakat. He went to gathering after asking the attendant to cook food. When he came back, the attendant was found sleeping without cooking food. Ibn Qatal killed the cook and forsake Islam. Later, he started insulting Islam and the prophet ﷺ along with two female singers.
A death sentence was publicly announced against such an anti-social person. If found, it was directed to produce him before law.

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The Prophet ﷺ put on a military hat and entered Mecca . When the Prophet ﷺ removed it, a man came running and said. ‘Ibn Qatal entered inside the Kis’wa of the holy Ka’aba. The one who informed this was either Abu Barza (R) or Saeed bin Hurayz(R) came and said. Then the Prophet ﷺ said. Execute the death sentence on him. The fact is that he is a criminal who has committed an unforgivable crime. Saeed bin Duaib (R) or Saeed bin Hurayz (R) carried out the said punishment. Abu Qatal had to accept the punishment for the murder he had committed.

Another blacklisted person was Abdullah Bin Sa’ad bin Abi Sarh. He was also a person who left Islam after accepting Islam earlier. Uthman came forward offering security for him. He was given the required security deposit. Later, he came back to Islam and became more aware of the greatness of Islam. Uthman (R) entrusted him with many administrative duties. Finally, he died while prostrating during Subah prayer. He was one of the most intelligent and resourceful among the Quraish.

This second incident gives us some more lessons. Those who were blacklisted were also given ways to escape or get released. The Muslim community had the large heartedness to pardon any criminal to any extent if he repented.
Abu Jahl’s son Ikrimah was another one whose name was mentioned to be executed. But Allah guided him to the right path. He had the opportunity to accept Islam and join the group of the Companions. He was one of the most respected Sahabi notables in later times.

Huwayris bin Nukhaidir was another person who deserved the death penalty on the day of the Mecca victory. He was defiant and used to insult the Prophet ﷺ a lot. He was the one who harassed the Prophet’s ﷺ daughter Zaynab (R) by stabbing her from behind with a stick when she fled to Madinah. He had no sense of remorse or thought of the right path. Muslim representatives reached the house in search of him. The family informed that he was not at home. Ali (R) had a thought that he was at home. Ali (R) expected it and caught the man who was about to escape from the house and executed the punishment.

Ibn Hisham (R) reports that al-Huwayris attacked Abbas (R) when he went to escort Fatimah (R) and Ummu Kulthum (R) to Madinah.
Another person named Mikhyas was blacklisted. Though he accepted Islam but killed one of the Answars. He did such an evil act terming it as revenge for his brother’s murder.But his brother was killed as a result of confusion during a battle. He did such a revenge after receiving the blood money. A Companion named Numaila bin Abdullah (R) executed the punishment on him.

Another person named Habbar was also sentenced to death. He was the one who harassed the Muslims a lot and he was the one who harassed Zaynab (R), the daughter of the Prophet ﷺ on her way to Madinah. That is why she fell to the ground. Her cause of death was recorded as the injury of that day. During the Meccan conquest he professed his faith and sought refuge. The Prophet ﷺ also accepted his forgiveness. The Prophet ﷺ treated them all with a large heart and provided them with facilities.

We have been reading many chapters of compromise and mercy. But those who mislead don’t try to listen, evaluate, or study such moments. Each incident makes us more and more convinced of how humane each and every action of the Prophet ﷺ was.

اَللّٰهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى سَيِّدِنٰا مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى آلِهِ وَصَحْبِهِ وَسَلِّمْ

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Sarah, the freed slave of Amr bin Hisham was also in the blacklist. She was a singer of the Quraish. Later she went to Medina and accepted Islam. There was no opportunity to sing in Mecca after Badr. When she embraced Islam, the Prophet ﷺ treated her well and gave her a camel and provision for food. Later, she returned to Mecca. Together with Ibn Qatal recited slanderous poetry against the Muslims. It was through her that Hatwib (R) sent the letter. It was the letter that the seized from the garden. She became aware of the facts and re-embraced Islam. She died during the time of Caliph Umar (R).

Hind, the daughter of Utba, was the woman who took an extremely cruel stance towards Islam and the Islamic community and was in the forefront of killing Hamza, the paternal uncle of the Prophet ﷺ. She was also the wife of Abu Sufiyan. On the occasion of the conquest of Mecca, she accepted Islam and the Prophet ﷺ pardoned her .
We have now read a noble example of how even those who were cruel to Muslims were pardoned if they come with a repentant mind. The pardon given by the Prophet ﷺ was unparalleled when the important periods of the official life of the Prophet ﷺ were almost over and when the community was so self-sufficient that it no longer needed anyone’s support. The Holy Prophet ﷺ did not have any material interest from those who were pardoned. Those who criticized the Prophet ﷺ and Islam with tooth and nail throughout their life, but accepted Islam when there was no other way . Even so, the Prophet ﷺ wished for their safety and progress. They were given opportunities to grow and become part of society.
Arnab and Fartana, the attendants and singers of Ibn Qatal, used to sing songs insulting the Prophet ﷺ. One of them was killed and the other accepted Islam and came to the right path.
There was a long line that came to the Prophet ﷺ during the conquest of Mecca. The Holy Prophet ﷺ repeatedly said that there is no revenge and they are all forgiven. “I am making the declaration of my predecessor Prophet Yusuf (A). I have no grudge against you either’. When the Prophet ﷺ asked the Meccans who knew the life and manners of the Prophet ﷺ in his youth what do they expect from this Prophet ﷺ. Their reply was that ‘we expect generosity and compromise’.

The people who yielded to their leaders for the sake of customs, accepted Islam seeing the enlightened life of the Prophet ﷺ. The 40 years of life in Mecca before the declaration of prophethood, was the testimony for the unparalleled personality of the Prophet ﷺ. Those natives could not forget it. So they expected nothing but justice and mercy from such a personality. How much greater would be the glory of that personality if those who tried to defeat with all their weapons, when they sought help when they lost all grip, looked for tenderness and compassion from the prophetic light.

Each section of the study of Seerah contributes to us the best moments to understand the great personality of the Holy Prophet ﷺ.

اَللّٰهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى سَيِّدِنٰا مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى آلِهِ وَصَحْبِهِ وَسَلِّمْ

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The Muslims arrived at De Tuva near the entrance to the heartland of Mecca. The Prophet ﷺ waited for entire group to arrive and joined his Green Army. The Prophet ﷺ was on his camel named Qaswa.
When the Prophet ﷺ entered Mecca and people received the Prophet ﷺ with all respect. Then the Prophet ﷺ bowed his head humbly remembering Allah and prostrated before Allah. The great success and the large number of followers made the Holy Prophet ﷺ more humble. He kept saying, “The real life is the life of hereafter ” or the meaning is that everything is not obtained with this success. The Prophet ﷺ entered Mecca wearing a black turban. That is how Anas reported in the hadith quoted by Muslim. In the hadith reported by Ayisha (R), it is seen that the Prophet ﷺ entered Mecca at Kadai, an elevated area of ​​Mecca .
Imam Bukhari reports from Ayisha that the Holy Prophet ﷺ used a white flag when entering Mecca. Ibn Ishaq mentions that there was also a black flag called Uqab. When the Prophet ﷺ and his group entered Mecca, when he saw the women of Mecca covering their horses, the Holy Prophet ﷺ smiled at Abu Bakar. The Prophet ﷺ instructed Awam to enter Mecca through Kadai and asked Khalid bin Waleed to enter through the Laitwa side. Khalid was the leader on the right side of the group that was with the Prophet ﷺ. Aslam, Sulaim Giffar, Musaina and Juhaina tribes were all with him. It was the lower area of ​​Mecca . They were instructed to plant the flag closest to the holy Ka’aba. Those who were with the Prophet ﷺ were told to plant their flag at Hujun. It is close to the final resting place of Prophet’s ﷺ wife Khadijah (R), or near the famous tomb of Jannatul Mualla in Mecca.
The Prophet ﷺ had instructed everyone not to take weapons unless the enemies came to fight. But Safwan bin Umayya, Ikrima bin Abi Jahl and Suhail bin Amr formed a group and decided to defend. They gathered at Khandama .The tribesmen of Banubakar and Hudail took arms . This was their oath that under no circumstances would Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and his followers be allowed to enter Mecca .
This group directly faced the Muslims led by Khalid. Khalid and his group put up a strong defense. The Quraish were the first to take up arms and start shooting. When there was no other option, Khalid also started resistance. 24 people from the Quraish and four people from the Hudail tribe were killed and the rest fled and they rushed to the top of the mountains. The Muslim group chased them. Their group was completely disintegrated. The Muslim army had some code words on the Mecca Fath day. ”Banu Abdu -Rahman” was the word. Banu Khazraj tribe used the word “Banu Abdullah” and the Hudail tribe used “Banu Ubaydullah”.
All this indicates that such diplomatic systems for modern military groups were familiar to the Muslim society.

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Zubair and his team reached the place where the flag was planted in Hajun. The Holy Prophet’s ﷺ house was near there.
Two people from Zubair’s group were killed. They had reached near enemy camp after losing their way . Clouds of dust rose on the high land of Makkah. When Prophet ﷺ inquired about that , it was informed that the army led by Khalid was conducting a military defense. Prophet ﷺ instructed Khalid to lay down his arms and informed him to join other Muslim groups.
After entering Makkah calmly, Prophet ﷺ praised Allah while seeing every house in Makkah. When Prophet ﷺ reached the tent which was prepared for him, he asked to his dear companion, Jabir. ‘Jabir , we have to stay here’ ?..
On the day of the victory over Makkah , the Holy Prophet ﷺ was reciting the ‘Al-Fatah’ chapter of the Holy Qur’an in a beautiful style. He was also reciting the ‘Al Nasr’ chapter, which declares victory and help from Allah, as narrated by Imam Tabarani. The idea is: “When Allah’s help and victory come; and when you see the people flocking to Allah’s religion; praise your Lord and seek His forgiveness. Indeed, He is Oft-Exonerating .”

When Prophet ﷺ reached Hujun, his wives, Maimuna and Ummu Salama, were with the Prophet ﷺ. When he was staying in the temporary hut built in Hujun, many people were asking when he would return to his own home where the Prophet ﷺ was born. Then the Prophet ﷺ replied that it has been sold by Aqeel. Or Aqeel, a family member who got possession of the Prophet’s ﷺ house, had sold it. In such a situation, many requested the Prophet ﷺ to stay in some other house in Makkah. But he was not ready. Instead, he continued to live in a temporary home in Hujun. He walked to the Masjid five times and led prayer.

Ummu Hani narrated an experience when the Prophet ﷺ entered Makkah. ‘I was at home in Makkah. Two people came and sought refuge. I sheltered them. After that, Ali came there and demanded to release the two. Then I went to the Prophet ﷺ and shared the news of sheltering two people. I also informed the demand of Ali. Then the Prophet ﷺ said, ‘I have also given refuge to those whom you have given refuge. So they will be safe’. Then the Prophet ﷺ was about to take a bath, and his daughter Fatima prepared screen for him. Then the Prophet ﷺ, prayed eight rak’ahs of Zuha prayer .
She added that Prophet’s ﷺ prayer that day was very simple and short .
These readings make us realize that the prophet’s ﷺ goals were not the protection of self-interests but to establish a great value and save humanity. The humbleness of the Prophet ﷺ on the day of Makkah victory convinces us of these realities.
On this day, Iblis moaned and cried and ran away. We should read this expression as a blow that the companions of darkness received forever. It was a sad day for the devil, for those caught in the devil’s trap.

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One of the important events during the conquest of Makkah was the conversion of Abu Bakr’s father, Abu Quhafa to Islam . When the Prophet ﷺ and his followers reached the province of Du Tuwa, Abu Quhafa asked his daughter; ‘Can you take me to the top of Mount Abu Qubais? There are different opinions whether the daughter was Asmau or Qariba. The daughter agreed. Accordingly, he reached the top of the hill holding her hand. He asked his daughter what she saw in the valley ?. ‘A thick darkness indicating the coming of a large group’. Abu Quhafa could not see clearly because he was old and had lost his sight. After a while, he asked his daughter again what she was seeing now. The daughter told what she saw. From the description he understood that the horses must have strayed . He returned home with his daughter. In the stampede on the way, someone had taken possession of his daughter’s necklace. Forgetting the sadness of losing the silver necklace, she moved forward with his father. At that time, Holy Prophet ﷺ was in the Masjid. The daughter reached the place where the Prophet ﷺ and Sidheeq were sitting . Abu Bakar informed the Prophet ﷺ. Oh dear Prophet ﷺ, my father Abu Quhafa has come. “Why did you bring him here in his old age? We could have gone there” . Prophet ﷺ responded. Then Prophet ﷺ stroked his bald head. Prophet ﷺ said to him with his hand on his heart. ‘Accept Islam. Attain Salvation’. Soon Abu Quhafa embraced Islam. Abu Bakar was very happy. He praised his sister who brought his father . Even though she had lost her necklace, Abu Bakar specially congratulated her on the joy of converting his father to Islam. Abu Bakar said grabbing his sister’s hand. ‘Expect reward from Allah for the lost necklace’.
Prophet ﷺ specially congratulated Abu Quhafa on becoming a Muslim. According to Imam Ahmad and Ibn Hibban, it was Abu Bakar who came to Prophet ﷺ carrying his aged father. When he saw Abu Quhafa, whose head and beard were completely gray, the Prophet ﷺ instructed him to apply colour except black. Islam does not encourage dyeing .
In the stampede, Abu Quhafa was slightly injured and lost his daughter’s necklace. Abu Bakar found his sister smeared with blood. Then Prophet ﷺ comforted him and gave him the necessary care.
There is also an addition to read here that reveals Abu Bakar’s love for the Prophet ﷺ. The Prophet ﷺ did not see the joy and happiness expected from Abu Bakar at his father’s acceptance of Islam. Prophet ﷺ asked him for the reason. This was the response. Did you wish Abu Talib, your uncle to accept Islam. It was a desire similar to my desire of my father’s conversion to Islam. Abu Bakar explained that he could not rejoice because his desire was fulfilled and Prophet’s ﷺ desire was not fulfilled. Abu Bakar was an embodiment of love. He said; That I have no reason to be happy because what I wished was achieved but what the Prophet ﷺ wished not fulfilled.
It is then Khalid came to the Prophet ﷺ. The Prophet ﷺ asked him. ‘When you were told not to take up arms and not to fight , then why did fight using arms’. Khalid said. ‘O Prophet ﷺ. We maintained maximum self-restraint and went forward despite opposition. But they took up arms and started attacking us. We also had to take up arms when there was no other way . Finally they retreated. We went after them and defeated them. After hearing the explanations, the Holy Prophet ﷺ said. ‘There is no need to chase them anymore. There will be good in what Allah has decreed’. The conversation ended.

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The Prophet ﷺ remained at home until the people calmed down. After taking a bath and getting ready, Prophet ﷺ asked to bring Qaswa. The vehicle reached near the tent where the Prophet ﷺ was staying. He got on the vehicle armed and wearing a helmet. From Khantama to Hujun there was a long line of horses. It was a long road full of people. The Prophet ﷺ began his journey. Abu Bakar was on his right side . The Prophet ﷺ noticed that the girls of Abu Uhaiha were hiding their horses’ faces in shame. Prophet ﷺ smiled at Sidheeq and came straight to the holy Ka’aba with the people. He touched the Hajarul Aswad or Holy Stone with the curved stick he was carrying. After that, he started circumambulating. Muhammad bin Maslama took the reins of the Prophet’s ﷺ vehicle. Ibn Abbas reports that on the day of victory over Makkah, when the Prophet ﷺ came to the courtyard of the holy Ka’aba, there were about three hundred idols. As the Prophet ﷺ approached each idol while circumambulating the holy Ka’aba, the idols began to fall to the ground without the Prophet’s ﷺ touch. The Prophet ﷺ was reciting the 81st verse of Chapter Seventeen, Al Isra. The idea is like this: And say: ” The truth has come and the falsehood has vanished; and surely falsehood is a vanishing (thing).” Seeing this scene, Tamim bin Asad sang like this. Fafil asnami mu’tabarun va ilmu, Liman yarju ssawaba avil iqaba”
‘He who desires reward or punishment has a lesson in idols’

The Prophet ﷺ circumambulated the holy Ka’aba seven times. Each time he touched and kissed Hajarul As-Wad with the stick he had. Dismounted from the camel after completing the circumambulation. Performed two raka’ts behind “Maqam Ibrahim”. Then moved towards Zamzam and said “Had it not been for the fear of being thought to have overtaken Bani Mutalib, I would have drawn water with a bucket”. Abbas fetched water for the Prophet ﷺ . Prophet ﷺ drank from that water and performed ablution . The followers crowded to get the water that had touched the body of the Prophet ﷺ. They drank the blessed water that was given to each of them, applied it on their head or on their body. The polytheists of Makkah were surprised by this. They were surprised by the respect and honour given by the Prophet’s ﷺ followers.
After completing the rituals, the Prophet ﷺ sat in a corner of the masjid. Abu Bakar stood nearby like a bodyguard.
We read earlier what Ummu Hani reported: Only simple food, braed without curry was the food . Only a few pieces of scrapes of food .
The characteristics of success and humility are beautifully combined here. Each victory increased the Prophet’s ﷺ humility. The Prophet ﷺ was guided by the conviction that the Almighty Lord was in control of everything. It was imparted to followers from time to time. Neither his language nor his body movements even hinted at an ego. He was not a ruler or a dictator who leads the army for his own interests and becomes proud when he wins. Every expression was marking him the messenger of Allah and the humble servant who knows Him best. Those who compared Prophet ﷺ with others were not aware of the great personality of the Prophet ﷺ. It is not true at all to compare the Prophet ﷺ with those who have manipulated the lands and people for the sake of power and political interests . Such a stance was taken by many who conducted studies on Prophet ﷺ and understood by many who wrote about Prophet ﷺ.

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There are many examples of patience and compromise shown by the Prophet ﷺ at the time of victory over Makkah. The incident related with Fulala is very remarkable among them . It goes like this. While the Prophet ﷺ was circumambulating the holy Ka’aba, Fulala decided to kill the Prophet ﷺ. Fulala went to circumambulate the holy Ka’aba hiding his weapon . When he came to the Prophet ﷺ, the Prophet ﷺ asked. ‘Aren’t you Fulala? He replied, ‘yes’. Immediately the Prophet ﷺ asked; ‘what are you saying’? I am reciting the mantra of Allah. Hearing that, the Prophet ﷺ laughed. Then Prophet ﷺ recited the sentence asking forgiveness from Allah . “Astaghfirullah”… Then Prophet ﷺ placed his fingers on Fulala’s chest . Fulala says. ‘My mind changed when the Prophet ﷺ patted on my chest with his hand . Prophet ﷺ became the most loved person in the world. Until then, the person I was most angry with was Prophet Muhammad ﷺ’. Then he returned home. As usual, one of the women who used to chat with him, invited him to talk, but he refused.

“Qalat Halumma Ilal Hadithi Fa Qultu La…
I told the one who invited me to speak, ‘I can’t’.
Islam and Allah forbid me.
When the idols fall headlong
Look at the Prophet ﷺ and his companions
True religion can be seen directly
And the face of polytheism covered in darkness. “We have seen a beautiful picture of the one who was about to be killed, invited the person to the straight path without malice. Those who criticize the religion and the Prophet ﷺ are blaming religion without learning or reading such historical facts. It is particularly noteworthy that the Holy Prophet ﷺ got the opportunity to revenge enemy not at time of helplessness, but when he conquered Makkah with all authority. If we read the history, we will be convinced that all the military movements and armed defenses of the Prophet ﷺ were only to pave the way for preaching or to remove the obstacles .
His aim was not to gain power . His interest was not to gain wealth, his intention was not to hand over power to his posterity . Even when he got power, he lived simply. All the properties that came in hand, were distributed to the people at regular times. He did not hand over power to his children, wives or daughters-in-law or write a will when he passed away from the world. The accusations are based not on proper study. Even after great victory, he didn’t say that; I am the authority’. Instead he said that; ‘ I am about to leave ,my mission is complete’.
There is not a single chapter in the Prophet’s ﷺ life where it can be said that one particular action was a crime. That is the greatness of Prophet ﷺ. Only if there is proper study and proper thinking, it will be fully
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On the day of the victory, the Prophet ﷺ and his followers gathered in Masjidul Haram . Treated the holy Ka’aba with due respect. There were many idols to be removed from the holy Ka’aba which were installed by the idolaters . There was also a big idol made of metal and fitted on the upper part of the Ka’aba. Imam Ibn Abi Shaiba and Hakim report . Narrates Ali: “The Prophet ﷺ took me to the Ka’aba. When I got near, Prophet ﷺ told me to sit down. It was to climb on my shoulders to reach the top of the Ka’aba to remove the idol. But I could not get up. But when the Prophet ﷺ took me on his shoulder, I could get up. When the Prophet ﷺ lifted me up, I could touch the sky if I wanted to. As per Prophet’s ﷺ instructions, I removed that big idol from the top of the Ka’aba with much effort.
The Ka’aba is the first house established on earth to worship the One and only Allah. According to Allah’s command, first the angels and then the prophets have carried out its construction and reconstruction. In later periods, polytheists and idolaters entered Mecca and idols were installed in the Ka’aba. Since its construction, until now, the Ka’aba has been a place of worship and a center for those who worship only Allah.
The conquest of Mecca sets the stage for another moment related to the Ka’aba. After circumambulating the Ka’aba, the Prophet ﷺ intended to enter in to the Ka’aba. Prophet ﷺ called Bilal and sent him to Uthman bin Talha, the keeper of the keys of the Ka’aba. He was the one who went to Madina with Khalid bin Waleed and believed in the Prophet ﷺ and declared faith . Bilal described the matter to Uthman. Uthman agreed but informed that the key was with his mother, Zulafa. The Prophet ﷺ sent companions to get the key . She replied that by Lata and Uzza she will never hand over the key. Hearing this, Uthman said to the Prophet ﷺ, “I will bring it to you.” Uthman came to his mother and requested to hand over the key. She did not bother to give it. In order to change mother’s mind , the son said, mother! if you did not give me the key, my brother and I would probably be killed because of you. Then she put the key in to her waist and asked: ‘Now who wil come and take the key from here’.
When Uthman was late, there was a discussion among the Companions. Prophet ﷺ was sweating while waiting. Drops of sweat are falling from his forehead like pearl beads. If someone goes and looks, why is Usman late? Soon Abu Bakar and Umar reached Zulafa’s house . Zulafa said when she heard the voice of Umar. It is better to hand over the key to some other than a Taimiyy or Adiyy . Uthman took the key from mother and rushed to the Prophet ﷺ . The key fell to the ground as he approached Prophet ﷺ. He held it in his hand with a part of cloth. The Prophet ﷺ himself opened the door of the Ka’aba.
Imam Ibn Abi Shaiba has quoted with a strong series of narrations that Umar was sent with Shaiba son of Uthman bin Talha to take the key.

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Imam Ibn Sa’ad quotes an interesting report from Uthman bin Talha. Uthman says. The Prophet ﷺ invited me to Islam before the Hijra. I asked , “What a miracle !. Are you inviting me to a new religion forsaking traditional one ?”
We have been the custodians of the keys of the Ka’aba since time immemorial.. Every Monday and Thursday the Ka’aba is opened. One day Prophet ﷺ Muhammad came to enter to the Ka’aba. I got angry and abused him. The Prophet ﷺ listened to it with patience and then told me.
‘One day I will have that key. Then I will give it to whomever I want’. Then I responded: The Quraish would have been humiliated then . The Prophet said, “It is not like that, they will be nobles then” . Then he entered the Ka’aba. Usman continues. Those words of the Prophet ﷺ stuck in my mind. I felt that it might happen. So I decided to accept Islam. But people hindered me. The Prophet ﷺ called me on the day of the victory over Makkah. He asked me to bring the key of the Ka’aba. When I brought it, he took it from my hand. Then he handed it over to me. Then he said . ‘Let it be in your hands forever. Only the unjust one will take it from your hands. Allah has entrusted you with the responsibility of this. You can take some amount for your need from the wealth that comes to the Ka’aba. When I turned away from him and walked away, he called me again. I returned. Then he asked me: ‘Don’t you remember what I told you about this before? I remembered the words before Hijra. I responded by saying that: ‘I bear witness that you are the Messenger of Allah’. At that time Ali stood up and said. ‘Give us the right to serve water to the pilgrims and take care of the Ka’aba. Then the Prophet ﷺ called Uthman and said. ‘Take this key. This is the day of keeping covenant and goodness.
Allah has entrusted you with this key even during Jahiliyyah’. At that time, the Prophet ﷺ was wearing Ihram cloth with his right shoulder exposed. At various stages of this event, the Prophet ﷺ was reciting the first part of the 58th verse of the fourth chapter of the Holy Qur’an Al Nisau. The concept can be read as: “Allah commands you to make over trusts to their rightful owners” .
Even today, the family of Uthman bin Talha keeps that key.
Narrated by Imam Abu Dawud and Ibn Sa’ad. When he intended to enter the Ka’aba, the Prophet ﷺ called Umar. (He was at Batwaih then) and asked to remove all the idols and pictures from Ka’aba. All were removed, except that of Prophet Ibrahim (A). Prophet’s ﷺ face reddened with anger and said: ‘ Didn’t I tell you to remove all the idols?. They have placed Prophet Ibrahim (A) as the one who gives arrows for worship . Prophet Ibrahim (A) certainly did not do such an act. Allah is angry with those who make forms to which they cannot give life .
The Prophet ﷺ entered the Ka’aba officially after removing all idols and images. There is no place for idols in Islam. The basis of Islam is to worship only Allah, the Lord of the universe. From Adam (A), the first man and the first prophet, to the last prophet, Muhammad ﷺ, were appointed to convey this message. Ka’aba is only a place to turn to when worshiping Allah, and Ka’aba is not worshipped. It is the first house built on earth to worship only Allah.

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A narration quoted by many narrators from Ayisha (R) about the arrival of the Holy Prophet ﷺ to the Ka’aba on the day of the conquest of Makkah, is as follows. The Prophet ﷺ entered on a camel through the top part of Makkah. Usama was in the back seat along with Bilal and Uthman ibn Talha. When reached near Ka’aba, stopped the vehicle. Then Prophet ﷺ asked Uthman for the keys of the Ka’aba. Usman informed that it is with his mother and that he will bring it. Ka’aba was opened and the Prophet ﷺ and companions entered. It can be seen in a statement that Fazl bin Abbas was also there. Then the door of the Ka’aba was closed.
There is also a continuation in the narration of Ibn Abi Shaiba. In every corner of the Kaaba, the Prophet ﷺ sounded Takbir. Praised Allah. Prayed two rak’ahs inside the Ka’aba. The prayer was performed between two pillars inside the Ka’aba. After that, Prophet ﷺ spent a long time inside the Ka’aba. Salim says. Later, when the Ka’aba was opened, people flocked to enter it. I was also in front. Abdullah ibn Umar says. Bilal was between the two doors of the Ka’aba. When I saw Bilal, I asked. What did the Prophet ﷺ do inside the Ka’aba? Had the prayer been performed? Bilal said, ‘yes’, Prophet ﷺ performed prayer. Usama Saeed also told me the same opinion. Then I asked them the exact place where the Prophet ﷺ prayed. They showed me the place between the two Yamani pillars. I also performed prayer there. That place was three cubits away from the wall. Later, Abdullah ibn Umar informed his disciple Nafiu the exact place .
After the Prophet ﷺ left the Ka’aba, he turned towards the Ka’aba and prayed two rak’ahs. Then he said that this Ka’aba is the centre of our prayers. The scene where the Prophet ﷺ came down from the Ka’aba after praying, was a moment of celebration. All the Companions gathered in the courtyard of the Ka’aba. By that time all gathered in the courtyard . Prophet ﷺ delivered a great speech . The content was like this. “Praise be to Allah who kept His promise. There is none worthy of worship except Allah . He has helped His slave. Allah has defeated the enemy. O Quraish! What do you expect from me? We hope only good things. You are the best Prophet: A good brother and a good brother’s son. The Prophet ﷺ replied to the Quraish’s response: I am telling you what my brother and former Prophet Yusuf (A) said; ‘I have no revenge against anyone. May Allah, the Most Merciful, forgive you. You are all free. Go according to your freedom’. They all came out as if reborn from the grave. Soon all of them embraced Islam. Then the Prophet ﷺ had a speech about human rights and financial matters. He declared that interest and gambling are forbidden here. He recited the 49th chapter of the Holy Qur’an, Hujurat, the 14th verse. The idea is: “O mankind, We have created you from a male and a female, and made you tribes and families so that you may recognize each other; Surely the most honorable of you with Allah is the one among you is the most careful (of his duty) indeed, Allah is All-Knowing, Aware.”
Once again the noblest declaration of humanity has been made officially. Shared the thoughts of considering the whole of humanity as one. It was not a mere written lecture. It was a declaration for upholding and practicing values. The followers welcomed the declaration with great enthusiasm. They pledged to uphold the principles and core values. And so followed the discourse of a great success.

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A summary of the speech delivered by the Prophet ﷺ on the day of the victory over Makkah, is as follows: “O people! There are two types of people. One is the one who respects Allah and lives with dignity. He is a good and trustworthy person. The second is the one who disbelieves in Allah. He will be despised by Allah. Allah has made Mecca sacred on the day He created the heavens and the earth. Fighting in Mecca has been forbidden by Allah . Allah did not permit it in the past and will not permit it in the future. But this part of the day Allah has permitted to His Messenger and his followers. The trees in Makkah are not to be cut down or thorns to be removed. One should not pick up fallen objects except for the purpose of advertising. It is permitted to collect compensation for the slain or to carry out the death penalty instead. When Prophet ﷺ, said that “trees” should not be cut, Abbas (R) requested except for the Idkhir tree, because they use it for graves and houses.” Then the Prophet ﷺ said, ‘ except “Idkhir”.
Then continued.. “There is no need to bequeath for heir . Paternity will not be applicable to a child of adultery . An adulterer will be punished by stoning. No woman shall spend her husband’s earnings except at his pleasure. Muslims shall be brothers to each other. They shall stand single-handedly. No prayer after Asr and after Subah. No fasting shall be observed on the holy days.” A man named Abusha heard the sermon and said. Write this down for me, oh Prophet ﷺ. Prophet ﷺ gave instruction to do so.
Ibn Abi Shaiba narrates. After the sermon, the Prophet ﷺ moved to a part of the masjid. Then a bucket of Zamzam water was brought. The Prophet ﷺ washed his face. The disciples did not allow even a drop of water to fall on the ground. They took it in their hands and applied it to their bodies. Seeing this, the polytheists of Makkah said, “We have never seen a king who was respected like this. We have never seen a group so stupid like this “.
Those who do not know the prestige of prophethood or the spiritual lessons of blessings always do the same. When one know who the Prophet is, he is convinced that every thing related to the Prophet ﷺ have immeasurable value. Everyone like things which have some material value. The wax-like substance or whale vomit of the whale, the poison of the snake, the excrement of the musk-deer, and the excrement of the bee, are prized when they are seen or felt as aromatic, soothing, or in some way useful. If one consider it only as vomit and residuum, there will be only contempt for them.
To the believers who believe in the the spiritual blessings, the things associated with the Prophet ﷺ are more valuable than honey from a bee and the scent of musk from a musk deer . Knowledge, conviction and perspective which are valued here. Mocking and abusing stem from those who are ignorant about these facts.
Those who can only see and feel the things and values of the visible world will never be equal to those who recognize the invisible world as well.

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The Prophet ﷺ circumambulated the Ka’aba and then came to the hill of Safa. Climbed to its summit to view the Ka’aba. Raised his hands and praised Allah. Praised the glory of Allah. Prayed to Allah for a long time. The followers or Ansars who came from Madinah stayed in the valley. One of them told the people nearby. The Prophet ﷺ was influenced by love for his native land and compassion for his loved ones. Or that kind of remark was from the thought that the Holy Prophet ﷺ, who had returned to his native land and family, would no longer return to Madinah. According to a message from Allah, the Prophet ﷺ came to know of that conversation. The Prophet ﷺ addressed the Ansars. They agreed that they had said so. At the time of the revelation of the message from Allah, none of them raised their eyebrow (looked) to the Prophet ﷺ. Then they were ashamed to look at the Prophet ﷺ .The Messenger of Allah ﷺ explained. I migrated to Allah and came to you. Your life is real life. Death is your death. The Prophet ﷺ gave a hint that he will always be with them. The Ansari’s eyes watered and their cheeks became wet. The Prophet ﷺ consoled them saying that Allah and His Messenger have accepted their excuse .
The conversation was to convince the Ansars of Medina of their interest and love for the Prophet ﷺ and the indebtedness of the Prophet ﷺ to them. What worried them was whether the Prophet ﷺ would stay in Makkah forever. How will we live in Madinah without Prophet ﷺ?, they asked. The Prophet ﷺ accepted their innocent love and interest and comforted them.
The Prophet ﷺ stood again with his followers in the premise of the Ka’aba. On the day of the conquest of Makkah, the Companions spent a long time in different worships around the Ka’aba. During this time, there are some conversations between Abu Sufiyan and the Prophet ﷺ as in different texts. It should be read in light of when Abu Sufiyan declared his faith. There are different opinions that it was the day before the conquest of Makkah, or when the Prophet ﷺ and his followers entered Makkah, or it was after the Prophet’s ﷺ speech in front of the Ka’aba. It is according to the third opinion that we read.
When the Prophet ﷺ and his followers were standing in the vicinity of the Ka’aba, Abu Sufiyan thought of organizing a group to confront the Prophet ﷺ. By that time, the Prophet ﷺ arrived in front of Abu Sufiyan and said: “Then Allah will defeat you”. Abu Sufiyan was totally surprised. He said, “I apologize to Allah and the Messenger. I was still not convinced that you are a prophet. I was fully convinced when you answered the thought, lying in my mind”. He stopped.
Sa’eed bin Musayyab narrates. Seeing the sight of the Prophet ﷺ and his followers standing around the Ka’aba on the night of the Makkah victory, Abu Sufiyan spoke to his wife,Hind about it. Then he asked, do you think this is from Allah? She said, ‘yes it is from Allah’. When morning came, Abu Sufyan approached the Prophet ﷺ. The Prophet ﷺ told Abu Sufiyan the same words that his wife had spoken to him the night before. Immediately he said: ‘I bear witness that you are the Messenger of Allah’. By Allah, no one heard my conversation except Allah and my wife. To say that , there is no possibility of knowing the Prophet ﷺ from someone else.

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Ibn Asakir says: Abu Sufiyan said to himself while sitting near the Ka’aba. ‘Why Prophet Muhammad ﷺ always defeating us? Just then Prophet ﷺ appeared before him. Put his hand on Abu sufiyan’s chest and said: ‘ I defeat you with the help of Allah’. How did Prophet Muhammad know my soliloquy which I did not share with anyone.? He was surprised; The Prophet ﷺ replied without any introduction or question . Abu Sufiyan declared . “I bear witness that you are the Messenger of Allah”.
Abu Sufiyan’s conversation with his wife, Hind is as follows in the narration of Ibn Abbas. Prophet ﷺ immediately asked him .’Didn’t you and your wife Hind have such conversations’ ? She has disclosed the secret to you, didn’t she ?. I will punish her for her betrayal. Abu Sufiyan said. After Tawaf, the Prophet ﷺ saw Abu Sufiyan again and said him, “She is a good wife, she has not revealed any secret. Therefore, you do not have to harm her”. Then Abu Sufiyan said, ‘I believe that you are the Messenger of Allah’.
In short, Abu Sufiyan received many proofs to accept the prophethood of the Holy Prophet ﷺ, but for some reasons he could not accept them. When the proofs appeared directly in front of him and he was undeniably convinced of it, he had no choice but to believe. He was an efficient, intelligent and military commander who finally had to accept the facts. He became a companion .
After the conquest of Makkah, the believers are living in great joy . As every moment the unbelievers of Makkah are coming to Islam. Those who have showed bitter enmity become close friends. Those who were at fight with weapons, open their hearts and embrace. Those who did not like even to see each other before, are now so close that they cannot be seperated even for the wink of an eye.
This is how the scholars narrate the scene of people coming to make a covenant with the Prophet ﷺ . During the conquest of Makkah many people came to the Prophet ﷺ to make a covenant. They openly declared the Oneness of Allah and that Prophet Muhammad ﷺ’ is the Prophet of Allah. A contract was made with the Prophet ﷺ on faith. All of them, regardless of age, came and joined . They openly agreed that they would obey the Prophet ﷺ in every way. After the agreement with the men, the women recited the text of the agreement. If each of the men made a covenant by shaking hands, it was enough for women to hear the voice of the prophet ﷺ and declare their consent. Islam does not allow handshake between men and women. Abu Sufiyan’s wife, Hind, also declared her faith. The contract also included clauses such as not to steal and not to commit adultery. Then Hind mentioned about the properties she had unknowingly taken from her husband, Abu Sufiyan. When Prophet ﷺ asked her to make a contract not to commit adultery, she was surprised and asked whether a free woman would commit adultery. She meant that these were things committed by all slave women .
When they were told to make a covenant not to kill children, some of them said that: ‘we raised them when they were young and killed them when they grew up.The text of the agreement was completed by adding that one should not make accusations about anyone and not violate the decrees of Allah.
Aisha (R) reports . Prophet ﷺ never touched a woman . The Prophet never touched any part of the body of a woman except the wives or those who were forbidden to marry. Even at the time of the agreement, there was no handshake except recitation of the text.

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Let us move to the courtyard of the Ka’aba itself. On the day of victory over Makkah .It is the time for midday prayer. The Prophet ﷺ called Bilal (R) and asked to climb on top of the Ka’aba and perform Azan . It was one of the most irritating things for the polytheists. Because the torture underwent by Bilal, was a struggle between neglect and arrogance. Performing Azan was also a humanitarian message that upheld human values beyond all barriers. The Quraish were watching the scene from the top of the mountains around the Ka’aba. It was not tolerated by them. So some of them immediately moved away from the mountain top. Many people were talking about this scene. Abu Sufiyan said. ‘ I am not saying anything about this now. Sometimes these pebbles themselves respond to me if I say something’ . The relatives of some Quraish mentioned the names of many who had died from the Quraish: ‘It is good that they died before seeing such a scene. They were blinded by so much arrogance. Haris and many prominent members of Banu Sa’ad bin Al Aas spoke out criticising this scene. Hakam bin Al Aas said. ‘It is that great a slave of Banu Jumah climbing on top of Abu Twalha’s building and shouting loudly.

Jibreel (A) informed the Prophet ﷺ of the comments made by each one. The Prophet ﷺ came to them and replied them by quoting their comments . They were all stunned. They were convinced that there was no way that the Prophet ﷺ could have known this except through an immaterial means. Most of them embraced Islam whole heartedly.
The Prophet ﷺ had nothing but honour when he assigned Bilal (R) who was oppressed in the slave market, to be the official announcer of Makkah’s victory. It was also a declaration that the Prophet ﷺ who came to establish values and eliminate arrogance made it possible. The movements of the Prophet ﷺ did not have any thought that a normal ruler, fighter or warrior would have. The truth is that there is no other purpose than to perform the task assigned by Allah and to establish good deeds.

Prophetic history should not be read according to the standards of reading ordinary personal histories. The actions of the Prophet ﷺ should not be judged by the reasons that we feel in our limited thought . The Prophet ﷺ did not come to establish laws, that were formed from mere human thought. The Prophet ﷺ was striving to follow, apply and spread the rules and regulations assigned by the Lord of the Universe, the authority of timeless laws. When the assigned task was completed, he was ready to leave by saying with open mind that; ‘ I am leaving’.
In order to properly understand the concept of prophethood, one must examine the basic lessons of Islamic law. It is then that the truth and practicality of the Prophet’s ﷺ teachings are understood. It is only then that one can realize the reason for agreement and disagreement with contemporary debates.

The Holy Prophet ﷺ was not resting after conquering Makkah. He entered into many constructive thoughts. Identified some enemy strongholds that still need to be defended. He took the helm of the necessary military defenses and movements. He carried out the necessary activities to ensure that Makkah would never again be lost .

The boundaries of the ‘Haram’ were precisely marked once again as the first step in the reforms.

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In the chapter on the conquest of Makkah we have to read about the conversion of some prominent people to Islam.

One, Sa’ib bin Abdullah al-Makhzoomi (R). Before the Prophet ﷺ started preaching Islam, he was a companion of the Prophet ﷺ in trade. When he approached the Prophet ﷺ on the day of the conquest of Makkah, the Prophet ﷺ greeted him with the words: “O my friend in trade”. When Uthman (R) was about to introduce him, the Prophet ﷺ said, “This is my old friend. You do not need to introduce him to me “. He became a companion of the Prophet ﷺ and led a worthy life.

Two, Harith bin Hisham (R). He himself narrates his own experience. When the Prophet ﷺ entered Makkah, we arrived at the residence of Ummu Haniu. It was the time when asylum was declared for those there. Stayed there for two days. Then we went to our house. While sitting in the backyard of my house, I was thinking that I don’t see any believers. No one came to confront or meet us. There was a fear in my mind that what would happen if Umar (R) saw us. While sitting among the plants in the backyard, a small group walks by. It was actually Umar and his companions. They did not speak or do anything except say Salam and pass by. I felt ashamed of what would happen if the Messenger of Allah ﷺ met me. Because I was always with the polytheists against the Prophet ﷺ. Then I thought about the mercy and tolerance of the Prophet ﷺ. I met the Prophet ﷺ inside the masjid . Prophet ﷺ Faced me happily.
I professed my faith . Prophet ﷺ replied, “Praise be to Allah Who has guided you. People like you should not be ignorant about Islam”. I do not think that Islam has gone unnoticed, I replied.

He spent his health and wealth for Islam in return for everything he used against it. He participated in different military movements in Syria. Finally, on 15 Hijra, died in Ammawaz epidemic in Sham.
Three, Suhail bin Amr (R). He himself says. When the Prophet ﷺ entered Makkah, I closed the door and sat inside the house. Afterwards, my son was sent to the Prophet ﷺ to inquire whether I could be granted refuge. I was likely to be killed at any way. His son Abdullah approached the Prophet ﷺ. Then he asked the Prophet ﷺ. O Messenger of Allah, my father seeks your refuge. The Holy Prophet ﷺ responded that he had given refuge to Suhail. The Prophet ﷺ added, May he go out protected by the protection of Allah. The Prophet ﷺ informed his followers like this. “Suhail is a man of good intelligence and ability . If you meet him, don’t bother him even with a glance. It is a pity that people like him did not know Islam”.

The son informed his father all in detail . Then Suhail said like this about the Prophet ﷺ. ‘Prophet ﷺ is the center of goodness in both young and old age’. He also participated in the battle of Hunain without openly declaring his faith. Finally, he professed Islam at Ji’rana.

Later he went to Sham for Islamic activities. He left this world on 18 Hijri in the Amawaz epidemic.

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Four: Abu Lahab’s two sons. Ibn Abbas says. After the victory over Makkah, Prophet ﷺ asked my father, Abbas; ‘Where did Utba and Mu’atib, the sons of your brother Abu Lahab, go? Father said that he didn’t know where they were. Then I said. Both of them are hiding somewhere with the polytheists. Then the Prophet ﷺ said, “Bring them.” Knowing that they were in a place called Urna near Makkah, I went there and took them to the presence of the Prophet ﷺ. They were invited to Islam and they accepted the invitation. Then the Prophet ﷺ got up and took both of their hands and walked forward. Stood at the place called Multazam between the door of the Ka’aba and Hajar al-Aswad. Prayed specially for them for some time. By the time it was over, a special happiness could be seen on Prophet’s ﷺ face. When I noticed it, I asked the Prophet ﷺ about the reason. He said, “I asked Allah to give me two sons of my uncle as a gift.” I got them both. I am very happy about that.
Abu Lahab, the uncle, was the person who caused the most obstacle in the way of the Prophet’s ﷺ mission. After the victory, revenge was sure against his sons and family. But the purpose and mission of the prophet ﷺ is only to establish the right path. It is to guide as many people as possible. That’s why Prophet ﷺ wanted to guide the sons of his ardent enemy.
What urged Prophet ﷺ to save them except his unique compassion and a purity of purpose beyond selfish interests. Each of his actions was imparting to everyone the realization that the Prophet ﷺ was not aiming power, wealth or other interests to carry out a good mission.
Both of these sons of Abu Lahab remained firmly with the Prophet ﷺ after their conversion to Islam and participated in the Hunain movement. History records that they left this world during the time of Abu Bakar.
Five: Abdullah Assabari. He was the one who criticized Islam and the Prophet ﷺ through his poems. After the Makkah victory, he went to Najran for security. Hassan bin Thabit, the great poet of the Prophet ﷺ sent him a poem . The poem was about his depravity and the losses of standing against Islam. It also contained an answer to the allegations raised against Islam. After seeing Hassan’s poems, he realized the truth and reached near Prophet ﷺ. By then, the light of the right path had shone in his heart. He openly declared his faith before Prophet ﷺ and came to Islam.
When he came, the Prophet ﷺ, was with his followers. As soon as Prophet ﷺ saw him, the Prophet ﷺ said, “This is our Ibn Sa’bari! Now he has a face that embodies the light of Islam”. By that time he came near and greeted the Prophet ﷺ. And then said. O messengers of Allah. Here I bear witness that there is no deity worthy of worship but Allah, and that you are the Messenger of Allah. Praise be to Allah for guiding me. I had a great enmity with you . I have traveled both by vehicle and on foot to let loose that hostility. Finally I escaped to Najran. That journey was with the assurance that I would never come to Islam. But Allah has decreed good for me. The light of goodness was put in my heart. I’ve thought about stupid things in the past. I worshiped stones that did not even know who worshipped them or not. Sacrifices were made for them. I thought about it’ . At this point the Prophet ﷺ responded like this. “All praise be to Allah who guided you to accept Islam. By embracing Islam all previous sins are forgiven”.
After accepting Islam, the theme of his poems changed. Let us read the ideas of some of his poems.

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The meaning of Abdullah Assi’bari’s poem after his conversion to Islam can be read as follows.
‘ Knowing what Prophet Ahmed said
My heart was hurt and I was sad
Even though it was very late, I did not sleep.
Moving forward with determination
Prophet ﷺ, greatest of one ride on camels.
Did evil things which Sahm and Makhzoom prompted me
on the dark day
Sorry to bother you!
(Sahm and Makhzoom, two tribes associated with the poet)
In the past, I have gone astray
They led me the wrongful
I am glad , Oh Prophet ﷺ
I truly believe in you
Those who do not drink this honey are lost
Far away without mercy
In receiving mercy and grace as help
Enmities are gone and hearts are united
Forgive me all my sins
I dedicate my parents…

Ikrimat bin Abi Jahl :
Ikrimat, the son of Abu Jahl, who was the main enemy of Islam, was one of the prominent people who embraced Islam during the conquest of Makkah. He himself says. “I knew the arrival of the Prophet ﷺ and his followers during the conquest of Makkah. I decided to face them with a group of Quraish and dedicate my life. While standing like that, Khalid’s group happened to be seen coming. By that time fear spread deep in my heart. I ran, thinking that I might jump into the sea and reach somewhere and wander and die without converting to Islam. So I reached Shuhaibah. My wife was intelligent. Ummu Hakeem, daughter of Haris. She had already believed in the prophet ﷺ . She went straight to the Prophet ﷺ. And then said. My uncle’s son is about to run away thinking to end his life . Will you shelter him?
In a narration of Imam Baihaqi, Ikrima went to the shore and boarded the boat he got. Soon storm hit them. He called Latha, Uzza gods for help. Then the people in the boat said. Call Allah alone and seek help. None of these so-called gods of yours will do you any good. Then he said. If only that faith can save me in the sea, then only that faith can save me on land. Then he said this. ‘O Allah, if you save me at this stage, I will go straight to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and put my hands on those holy hands. He will treat me well . So he approached the Prophet ﷺ and accepted Islam.

Another narration quoted by Baihaqi from Imam Zuhari is as follows. Ikrima’s wife, Ummu Hakim approached the Prophet ﷺ and said. Fearing that the messenger of Allah would execute him, Ikrima left for Yemen. Can you give him shelter? Immediately the Prophet ﷺ said that he has been given shelter. Ummu Hakeem went in search of Ikrima. The Roman servant of Ikrima was also with her. On the way the servant tried to molest her . She resisted him and moved on. Arriving at a tribal area in “Aak” province, she sought help from his nuisance. The people there bound him. When Ummu Hakeem reached there, Ikrima had boarded the boat. The captain of the ship said: ‘You should avoid all gods and seek help only from Allah. Then Ikrima asked. And what to say ?. The captain said; ‘say “La Ilaha illa Allah”. Then Ikrima thought. Am I ready to travel now to escape from it? Am I running away from the all-knowing reality of captain, Arabs and non-Arabs? Isn’t it the only true religion that was presented by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ? He continues. Allah changed my mind. My wife came to me. She told me. ‘O uncle’s son. I come from the Great personality of Prophet ﷺ, who is the best of people, the benefactor and the one who keep family ties . Why should you destroy yourself? So she brought me closer to Prophet ﷺ and said to the Prophet ﷺ. ‘I had already asked you bail for him and you had allowed it’. Then she narrated the action of the Roman slave. Prophet ﷺ sentenced him to death.
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The Prophet ﷺ foretold his followers about Ikrima’s conversion and advised them how to approach him. Because his father Abu Jahl was against Islam. Ikrima himself was a strong fighter on the opposite side of Islam. This is what the Prophet ﷺ said. “Ikrima will come here as a true believer, leaving the wrongdoings. You should not insult his father. Blaming the deceased will cause difficulties for the living. Nothing special will happen to the dead person”. The Companions kept this message in mind.
It is in this context that Ikrima has a conversation with his wife . At the end of the conversation, he expressed his desire for sexual intercourse with wife. But she disagreed. She said: ‘I am a believer and you are a non believer. Our beliefs do not go alike. I have no way to fullfil your desire now’. This answer surprised him. A faith that makes you so self-controlled is a glorious faith. It made him think more. He joined Islam mentally . He went to the Prophet ﷺ for the declaration of faith.
When the Prophet ﷺ knew of Ikrima’s arrival, he came forward with great excitement. Prophet ﷺ was very happy. Ikrima along with his wife came before the Prophet ﷺ humbly . Then he began to speak. ‘My wife told me that you have given protection to me’ .Then the Prophet ﷺ said: ‘yes, you have been given protection’. To what faith you are inviting the people? “Bear witness that there is none worthy of worship but Allah and that I am the Messenger of Allah . Pray five times. The Prophet ﷺ told the basic things of Islam such as giving a certain share of wealth to charity. Ikrima said. By Allah, you have invited to goodness and welcomed to beautiful things. Even before you started preaching, you were the greatest person among us and the center of goodness’. He then professed his faith. Hearing that, the Prophet ﷺ was extremely happy. He asked the Prophet ﷺ . ‘Can you say one more time the best sentence I can say ? Prophet ﷺ uttered words of Shahada’ once more . Once again he asked what should I say next. ‘Declare by making Allah and this audience as Witnesses that I am a true Muslim and willing to submit anything for Islam’. He agreed. Then Ikrima and his wife lived as a couple. The rest of his life was devoted to Islam. He advanced as a warrior on the battlefield. He decided to stand up for Islam instead of all that he stood in the enemy’s camp so strongly against Islam. He stood on the front line without faltering in places where he had to show bravery. After the demise of Prophet ﷺ , Abu Bakar(R) appointed him as the head of the military operations to Oman and Yemen. Considered a brave leader in war. He traveled in the way of Allah on the battlefield.
At the time of death he felt thirst. When the attendants on the battlefield put the water bowl to his lips, he heard another brother lying nearby asking for water. There had three people, Abu Harith, Ikrima and Ayyash bin Abi Rabi’ah, who were thirsty and asked for water at the same time. Each one said that water is enough for him after quenching his brother’s thirst. The three of them set off in search of the heavenly drink of love before finally drinking the water from the cup. Ikrima was martyred in the battle of Yarmuk. The incident happened in the year 13 of Hijra

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Safwan bin Umayyah:
Safwan bin Umayyah was the leader of many movements against Islam: on the day of the victory over Makkah, he set out for Jeddah. The intention was to sail to Yemen. At that time Umair ibn Wahab said to the Prophet ﷺ. The leader of our community, Safvan ubin Umayyah, is afraid of you and is going to leave the country. He thinks of jumping into sea. Then the Prophet ﷺ declared protection for him. A statement issued announcing that protection has been granted to him . On knowing this, Umair ibn Wahab came down in search of his best friend Safwan. Safwan was found waiting for the ship on the shore. Safwan told his attendant Yazar, the only companion; Don’t you see who’s coming? Umair is probably coming to kill me. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ might have sent him in search of me . By that time Umair reached near Safwan. ‘O Safwan, I come from a leader full of goodness among the people. Came here as a representative of a personality who is most interested in making connections.
You should never think of suicide. I have come with permission from Prophet Muhammad ﷺ’ . What a loss!. Ican never believe it, don’t talk to me. I am not a person deserving such a bail. Safwan responded. O Safwan, I dedicate my mother and father to you. I am coming from near the Prophet ﷺ , the son of your uncle, the best of people and the benefactor of all. The glory of that personality is your’s too, the glory is yours to experience, and the power is yours too’. No, I fear for my life. Safwan could not believe Umair’s words. It is not like what you thought. The Prophet ﷺ is at the pinnacle of glory. Safwan finally said.’ I will not come with you to the Prophet ﷺ without a document that I have been granted bail. Umair quickly went to the Holy Prophet ﷺ asking Safwan to stay there for a while. Safwan shared with Prophet ﷺ what Safwan said. Hearing this, the Holy Prophet ﷺ lifted the turban from his revered head and gave it to Umair. It is similar to the crown that was proudly worn when entering Mecca. The turban of the Prophet ﷺ reached to Safwan without any delay. Safwan moved towards the Prophet ﷺ along with Umair. Then the Prophet ﷺ was in the evening prayer with his followers. When the Prophet ﷺ ended his prayer, Safwan asked loudly. O Muhammad… Umair has come to me with your turban. It is said that I have been allowed to come here. If so, you should allow a delay of two months to think about . Hearing this, the Prophet ﷺ responded like this. “I have allowed you four months of slowness. You may live in Makkah with peace”.
The days went by . The military movement took place under the leadership of Holy Prophet ﷺ. The ‘Ganima’ collected kept in a valley. The Prophet ﷺ noticed that Safwan was surprised to see the valley full of cattles. Then the Prophet ﷺ asked him, ‘are you surprised to see this? Yes. Do you think it would be nice if you got it? Yes. Immediately the Prophet ﷺ said, “Take all .” Safwan agreed. And then he said. Only a prophet could show such aversion to wealth. I believe that this is the true prophet. He openly declared Islam.
What letters should be used to record this piece of history? The Prophet ﷺ was willing to go to the extreme limit of compromise even when he found the leader of the enemy’s camp at his reach. Prophet ﷺ showed large-heartedness to hand over his turban as a proof for bail.

How should we read and understand the center of generosity that gives double time to what is asked…. The name of that generosity is Muhammad Rasool…..ﷺ
After accepting Islam, Safwan lived as a true believer. He died in Makkah during the reign of Uthman in 35 AH. It is also believed that in 41 Hijri at the time of Muawiya.

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Hind bint Utba :
Hind (daughter of Utba, a staunch opponent of Islam), describes herself her conversion to Islam. It was after the victory over Makkah . This is how Marwan bin Hakam’s attendant shares the information she heard from Hind. When Hind was talking about the Holy Prophet ﷺ, once she said ; ‘I showed all kinds of hostility towards Prophet ﷺ. I treated Prophet’s ﷺ uncle very cruelly at Uhud. (Hind meant the scene where Hamza was killed and his body was mutilated and treated with extreme cruelty). I played my roles in every move the Quraish led against the Prophet ﷺ. Sometimes I was there directly and sometimes as an assistant. I ventured to help all those who were engaged in war with Prophet Muhammad ﷺ .
Then for the three consecutive days following the victory I had some dreams. I found myself in thick darkness that I cannot see anything. After a while a light- like from the sun shows me the way. When I looked, it was the Messenger of Allah ﷺ . He is inviting me. The scene I saw the next night: ‘I am being invited to a path. On the right, the idol hubul invites me to there. From the left, the isaaf idol is also inviting. Standing in front, Prophet ﷺ called out to me and said, “Enter this way.” On the third night I saw like this: I have reached the brink of hell. Some one trying to push me into it. The idol of hubul told me to jump into it. When I looked back, Prophet ﷺ caught hold of the corner of my garment and saved me. Hell vanished before my eyes. I was scared when I saw this. By that almost everything was clear to me. I went to the room where the idols were kept in my house. I removed them saying how long have you been cheating me. I accepted Islam.
Abdullah ibn Zubair says. ‘Hind came to Prophet ﷺ while he was in Abtwah in Makkah. By then, she had become a believer. She said. ‘I praise Allah that He Himself guided me to Islam, His chosen religion. Oh Prophet, ﷺ I thank Allah for giving me chance to experience your mercy. I am a believer now. I accept Islam. Then she raised her hijab. Then she said: ‘I am Utba’s daughter, Hind. Prophet ﷺ welcomed her. Imam Bukhari narrates what she said then. “I used to wish your family to be the most despicable in the world. Now I want your family to become the best family in the world. Or I was most hostile to the Prophet ﷺ and everything related to him. All this has become my favourite now”.
Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is the name of the generosity who forgave even without asking explanation to the woman who led the brutal execution of his own uncle’s son and danced on his dead body . In whose history we can read chapters of such a compromise. Once again we need to be convinced of the realization that such events give us. As far as the Prophet ﷺ was concerned, he was carrying out the great mission entrusted by Allah. The Prophet ﷺ did not act or intervene for personal interests, power or wealth. He performed the task of convincing and conveying goodness, justice and fairness to the whole world. Who else in the world was able to compromise even those who approached the Prophet ﷺ with extreme cruelty without showing any ill will.

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Hind, who was very intelligent and capable, accepted Islam and stood bravely with the believers. Participated in the battle of Yarmouk along with her husband Abu Sufiyan and survived severe crises. She thought and worked for the glory of Islam, apart from yesterdays when she wanted Islam and Prophet ﷺ to fail. She followed rituals very strictly and exerted great influence on the thoughts and plans of Abu Sufiyan for Islam.
While walking in front of Abu Sufiyan’s house during the reign of Umar, it was difficult for him to walk because of the splashed water on the path. Once when he was about to slip, Umar spoke to Abu Sufiyan. Umar informed Abu Sufiyan that the pilgrims passing this way would face hardship. Abu Sufiyan politely covered Umar’s mouth when he asked him to stop splashing water. Responded calmly. Then Umar (R) said: ‘It amazes me that Abu Sufiyan reacts in Makkah and then listens calmly and makes no effort to justify his side. I praise Allah for such a situation’ . Hearing this, Hind said. ‘I also praise Allah. Your words praising Abu Sufiyan, is great.
Hind was able to stand for justice and provide great support during the tenure of the great caliphs.
During the reign of Umar, the province of Sham suffered from a widespread epidemic. Many compatriots and others passed away in the tragedy. Hind’s son Yazeed was also among the deceased . She showed great forbearance and treated Umar, who came to her house for condolence and prayers, with great respect . She was able to satisfy with Allah’s judgment and firmly declare that we too must return to Allah.
Hind was good at literature. A number of prose and verse pieces are attributed to her credit.
A very famous hadith contains a reference to Hind complaining to the Prophet ﷺ about her husband. Its idea can be read as follows. One day Hind came before the Prophet ﷺ and said, “My husband is a miser. He does not give enough money for the expenses of his children . Is it permissible to take his property and use it without his consent”. Then the Prophet ﷺ said like this. “Take only what is necessary for you and your children, there is no problem”.
She passed away in 14 Hijra. It was on the same day Abu Bakar’s father, Abu Quhafa departed.
A great woman who took a strong stance in an anti-Islamic side . But her whole life changed when she realized faith and goodness and became a follower of the Prophet ﷺ. She has gained respect of the society. No one kept them apart because of old enmity. No one reminded her of her atrocities committed at the time of ignorance. Then she was honored for taking the straight path. She was promoted to spiritual heights. Until the Day of Judgment, Muslims reverently offer prayer words as greetings when they hear her name; ‘ Raliyallahu anha…
Mu’awiyya bin Abu Sufiyan was the son of the Hind -Abu Sufiyan couple. He later became ruler in the Islamic world. After Muawiyya, his son Yazid also reached the center of power. Or son and grandson of Hind later became rulers.

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The day after the conquest of Makkah, Prophet ﷺ delivered a sermon: ‘Allah sanctified Makkah when He created the heavens and the earth for mankind. Allah made Makkah a holy land when he created the sun and moon. Allah arranged these two mountains. No human made this land sacred. It will be a holy land till the end of time. No one who believes in Allah and His Messenger should cause bloodshed here. Do not cut trees here. No one before or after me has been allowed the use of arms here, except for a short time allotted for me during the conquest of Makkah. It was granted for a short time because of Allah’s anger towards these natives. And that time is over here. Those who are here, inform those who are not here of this information. If anyone says that here the Prophet ﷺ behaved in a warlike manner, it should be said to them that it was by permission from Allah. It should also be reported that Allah has allowed a certain time only for Prophet ﷺ .
Those who commit killing in the Sacred Haram, are the most despised before Allah. Those who do it as part of feud, are the most hated people. O tribe of Khuza! You keep away from murder. I will pay blood value for someone you killed. Henceforth if anyone is so executed, the family of the murdered person can accept the blood value or carry out the execution. Then the Prophet ﷺ gave one hundred camels as compensation for the one who was killed by the tribe of Quza’a. This was the first time that the Prophet ﷺ himself directly gave such a blood value.
Prophet ﷺ came to Makkah and led reforms necessary for the completion of a great system. Prophet ﷺ kept talking about the sanctity of Makkah and the evil of murder. He gave the necessary instructions to keep Makkah a peaceful land.
Meanwhile another incident happened. Utbat bin Abi Waqqas said to his brother Sa’ad that ‘Abdur Rahman is my son, if you find him anywhere, you must protect him’. During the Makkah victory, Sa’ad found the child and protected him. Then he said: By holy Ka’aba, this is my brother’s son. Then when he went to the Prophet ﷺ. Prophet declared one general principle: ‘Only a son born out of wedlock or a child born of legitimate intercourse is connected to the father. A child born in adultery does not deserve the inheritance .
The attitudes and actions of prophet ﷺ are the formation of the system for the believers until the end of time. It is the guidance of all mankind. The Prophet ﷺ was constantly involved in social welfare activities.
He looked after the welfare of the people and helped the poor. Among them, the Prophet ﷺ borrowed money from Safwan ibn Umayya, Abdullah ibn Abi Rabeeah, and Huwaytibu bin Abd al-Uzza. Then distributed to the poor in the group. Abu Husain says. ‘Some of the Kinana tribe told me. The Prophet ﷺ distributed wealth among us who were poor. We got 50 dirhams and amonunt around that.
We have beautiful pictures and chapters to read about social construction and teaching social systems.

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Let us read some of the approaches of the prophet ﷺ during the Makkah conquest and the legal views that were involved in it. Ibn Abi Shaiba narrated on the authority of Jabir. At the time of the conquest of Makkah I heard the Prophet ﷺ say: ‘Allah has forbidden the trade in intoxicants, pigs, carrion and idols”. Then someone asked the Prophet ﷺ. Even though corpses are banned, can corpse oil be used? It is useful for ships and lighting fires. Then the Prophet ﷺ said: ‘When Allah has forbidden the ghee of dead bodies, Allah hates the Jews who take them and make them thick and sell them for their livelihood’.
The Prophet ﷺ was referring here to a ritualistic matter. And that human sources of income should be pure . This reference also teaches us that the basis of ones food should be from pure income.
Imam Ibn Abi Shaiba narrates that Abd al-Rahman bin Al Azhar said. I saw the Prophet ﷺ punishing a drunkard near the house of Khalid bin Waleed during the victory over Makkah.
Urwat bin Zubair narrates from Ayisha (R). A woman committed theft during the time of the Prophet ﷺ. It was during the victory over Makkah. Then the people thought. Who will speak to the Prophet ﷺ about her? Or who will speak to the Prophet ﷺ to free her from the punishment prescribed by Islam. They found Usamat bin Zaid, who was the most beloved of the Prophet ﷺ. They quickly approached him. They asked Usamah to speak to the Prophet ﷺ to get relief from the punishment to be meted out to her. Obeying their insistence, Usama approached the Prophet ﷺ. The Prophet’s ﷺ face changed when the subject was presented. His face turned red. He asked seriously. ‘Are you recommending me to Allah to change the law? Usama understood the seriousness of the matter and said. O Prophet ﷺ, seek forgiveness from Allah for me.
In the evening, the Prophet ﷺ gave a lecture to the people. The talk began by praising Allah. Prophet ﷺ this. ‘ The predecessors or the Israelites destroyed people who protected the gentlemen if they stole and spared them from punishment and if the weak stole they cut off their hands and carried out the punishment. I swear by Allah that even if my daughter Fatima stole, I will cut off her hand and carry out the punishment. No alteration to the law of Allah is permissible. The law will not be changed for anyone’s interests’. Then the Prophet ﷺ asked to carry out the punishment on those who stole. Bilal was appointed by the Prophet ﷺ to carry out the punishment. Then she repented to Allah. Lived as an ideal woman. Married to one of the tribe of Banusulaim. Ayisha says. Later, the lady often came to the Prophet ﷺ. I have conveyed their grievances to the Prophet ﷺ. The Prophet ﷺ has also provided solutions for her .
Legal proceedings in Islam are not merely to punish or make a person difficult. It is to eliminate the unwanted from a society and to eradicate crime from the society by punishing the criminals in an exemplary manner. And lead the criminal to the right path through Islamic punishment and to sanctify the rest of their lives.
Those who criticize Islamic criminology, do not study the purity that Islam has brought to society. There is no mention of a sacred social structure being presented to the world. We should understand that a killer is killed so that more people are not killed.

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Jabir reports one of the many moments of the day of victory. One person said on the day: ‘I have made a vow that if you conquer Makkah, I will perform prayer at Baitul Muqaddas’. Immediately Prophet ﷺ said. ‘Perform it right here’. There is also in another report. ‘By Allah, Who appointed Prophet Muhammad ﷺ with the message of truth, If you pray here instead of praying at Baitul Muqaddas, your vow will be fulfilled’.
Narrated Harith bin Malik. Mecca will never again have to fight against the anti-Islamists. The battles from Makkah against polytheism, have come to an end.
There is no need to flee from Makkah ever again. All that needed is intention and dedication. Before the conquest, Makkah was the land of those who fought against Islam. With the victory Makkah has become the land of Islam. There is no need to flee from here ever again.
Atwau Ibn Abi Rabah says. I visited Prophet’s ﷺ wife, Ayisha along with Ubaid bin Umair and asked about Hijra. Then she said. ‘Nowadays there is no Hijra. The believers migrated to Allah and His Messenger. But then Allah blessed Islam with victory. Let the believers perform worship duly wherever they are. What is needed is dedication and determination’.
Ya’ala bin Safwan bin Umayyah says. On the day of victory, I approached Prophet ﷺ with my father. And then I said. My father wants to make a covenant with you to migrate. Then Prophet ﷺ responded like this. “Let us make covenant to fight in the way of Allah. Hijra is over” .
There are various interpretations for the statement: ‘Hijra is over’. Hijra will never be repeated in the history of Muslim world. There will be only defensive struggles. There are also those who interpreted it as ‘Muslims will not have to migrate from Makkah to any land until the Day of Judgment. There are those who have explained it like this: ‘There will no longer be a situation where anti-Islamic forces will invade Makkah and therefore have to migrate from Mecca’.
This is a summary of the thoughts that the Prophet ﷺ shared with the world after the victory. Here Prophet ﷺ was foretelling a reality of future apart from a mere political and military considerations. The reality of those blessed sayings has been enjoyed by the world for over a millennium.
Imam Ibn Sa’ad quotes an incident related to a person named Dhul Jawshan who once came to the Prophet ﷺ. Prophet asked him why don’t he convert to Islam ?. He said ‘I see people rejecting, denying and making false accusations on you. If you defeat any group, then I will believe and follow you . I will not follow you, if your opponents are victorious. Then Prophet ﷺ said. “If you live a little longer you will see my triumph over this nation” . Says Dhul Jaushan. By Allah, when I was in the village of Lariyyah, ten days’ journey from Mecca, a man from Mecca arrived there. We asked him for details. He said Prophet Muhammad ﷺ has conquered Makkah. Then Dhul Jaushan converted to Islam. He was deeply saddened that he could not accept Islam at the time when Prophet ﷺ invited him before. He kept company with Prophet ﷺ and reported many treasures of knowledge from Prophet ﷺ.

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After the conquest of Makkah, people started coming to Islam in droves. But the Hawazin and Thaqif tribes decided to continue in their old faith. Being two prominent tribes, their pride prevented them from accepting Islam. They guessed that Prophet Muhammad ﷺ will march against them. They propagated such a thought among the tribesmen and therefore they thought it best to attack Prophet ﷺ and his followers before they came to their land . Some small tribes were also ready to join them. They thought that there should be some different tactics of warfare. Malik Binu Auf took the leadership . (He later accepted Islam) .
Duraid ibn Swimma, who belonged to the tribe of Jusam, was old but well experienced in the tactics of war. His courage and steadfastness were well known. He was asked by the Hawazin tribe to take the lead in this military campaign against the Prophet ﷺ. He expressed his inability that he can’t even sit upright on a camel. ‘But I will come with you to the battlefield. I can give suggestions based on my experience. But there is one condition that your every move should be on my opinion. I cannot stand with you unless you respect my opinion’ . He said.
There comes Malik bin Auf, the leader of the group. He had the main control of the organization. And the people said to him, ‘We will move according to your opinion’.
Duraid said to Malik. ‘You are going to meet a great person who is very dignified. He had conquered the Arab people. Both Syrians and non-Arabs feared that advance. The Prophet ﷺ survived the Jewish advance in the Hijaz. Now you are going to face that Prophet ﷺ’. Soon you will receive good news from us. Or we will strongly defend that Prophet ﷺ. Malik bin Auf said. Then Duraid said. ‘ Here you see my house. Once you are all organized I will join you’.
Malik organized the people. He decided to devise a new strategy. Instead of taking only warriors, each of them took his family; men and women, goats, cows, and camels with him. It was expected in this organization that there would be no turning back in case of a crisis.
Duraid entered the scene. The goal was to do the necessary things with the group. He could not agree with that policy when he knew that instead of a military group, the people, young and old, and their fellow men had all arrived. He observed that this would not help at the time of running back in fear . He said that if one has to run for one’s life in a crisis then no one will hold back thinking that they have family and fellow beings but only run away .
When the views of Malik and Duraid conflicted each other, Duraid wanted to withdraw from the scene . He insisted that he could not lead if they could not accept the opinion he put forward with his long experience. He wondered what kind of war is the war taking sheep and shepherd. Why don’t you go to the battlefield with good warriors and the useful weapons? Your policies will surely defeat you’. He warned .

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Malik bin Auf said after hearing Duraid’s words. ‘We will not reject your commands. You have experience and knowledge’. But Malik laughed remembering what Duraid mentioned. Understanding that, Duraid said, “You don’t have to make fun of me.” The plan taken by Malik will reveal your flaws. It will provide more chance for the enemies to defeat you. So you leave him and take your own plan . Duraid also called the people of the tribe and conveyed this message.
The people understood that there is some point in his words. But they could not tell openly anything against the strong and young Malik. They were also afraid that if they disagreed with him, something untoward would happen. Hawazin and his fellow tribesmen decided to lead the battle with Malik.
When Prophet ﷺ came to know about the preparation of the Hawazin and other tribes, decided to confront them before they reach. This action was taken considering the purity of the holy land and the confidence of the Muslim community. Attad bin Usaid was assigned to manage affairs as the Prophet’s ﷺ representative in Makkah. Muad bin Jabal was assigned to teach Islamic laws to those in Makkah. He was only 20 years old then.
The Prophet made preparations to leave for Hawazin. At that time someone told Prophet ﷺ that Safwan ibn Umayyah had good weapons. Although he had not accepted Islam at that time, Prophet ﷺ decided to borrow weapons from him. At that time he asked if this was being charged by force or for some other purpose? Then Prophet ﷺ said, ‘no, I am asking for a loan with full responsibility’. Then he agreed to give it. He gave 100 armors along with necessary weapons. There is an opinion in history that there were 400 armors . Prophet ﷺ also borrowed 3000 spears from Naufal bin Harith. Prophet ﷺ said in front of him that I see your spears driven into the backs of the enemy.
Prophet ﷺ first sent Abdullah ibn Abu Hadarad to Hawazin in order to stay among the enemy and gather information. He went and stayed among them for one night and two days . Assessed their aim and plan were accurately assessed. Listened to the conversations of Malik bin Auf. For this, Hadarad went to Malik Auf’s camp. And there all the leaders of Hawazin have gathered. Malik was talking to them. ‘Prophet Muhammad ﷺ did not fight any other powerful group before coming to Makkah. Those in Makkah had little understanding of the war. So Muhammad (ﷺ)won the battle there. By morning you all must line up. All the women and cattles should be lined up behind you. Victory belongs to those who make the first military move, so we must initiate the attack ourselves.
After hearing all this, Ibn Abi Hadrad came back to the Prophet ﷺ.

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When Ibn Abi Hadrad came to Prophet ﷺ with the information, Umar was also there. Prophet ﷺ asked Umar. Didn’t you hear what he said?. Umar said, “I don’t think this is true.” Ibn Abi Hadrat immediately responded. Hey Umar, if you belie me, you are denying reality.
Prophet ﷺ made preparations. Necessary instructions were given to the followers. 12,000 followers gathered. There were ten thousand people from Madina and 2000 people from Makkah. “Inshallah tomorrow we should reach Khaif Bani Kinana” . Prophet ﷺ said. Abdullah bin Ubaid bin Umair says. ‘4000 people from the Ansars were with Prophet ﷺ. There were 1,000 people from each tribe of Aslam, Gifar, Ashja’a, Musain and Juhaina. The departure was on Saturday 6th of Shawwal.
Many people in Makkah followed Prophet ﷺ. Their aim was that if any crisis arose, it should not affect Prophet ﷺ alone. This journey was based on an emotional attachment that followed the victory over Makkah.
Abu Sufiyan and Safwan bin Umayyah, who embraced Islam during the conquest of Makkah, came to Hunain.
An incident occurred during the journey to Hunain. Some people who had recently converted to Islam called out to the Prophet ﷺ. ‘We need a “Datu Anwat” just like the polytheists”. Datu Anwat was the name they attributed to a tree. Special respect was given to it and every year special rituals were performed near that tree and sacrifices were made. At that time their weapons would be hung on that tree. They would stay there one day meditating .They also believed that by this they can win battles. This practice was based on some beliefs that were contrary to Tawheed.
Keeping this in mind, when the Muslim group reached near a green tree, some followers shouted that’ we also want a Daat Anwat’. Hearing this, Prophet ﷺ recited Takbeer three times. Then he asked, “By Allah, my Lord, are you telling me what the followers of Prophet Musa (A) said?” His people said that we need idols just as they have idols. If this becomes a habit, you will follow the steps of the earlier misguided people one by one.
Prophet ﷺ convinced his followers of its seriousness. The faith and habits of the true believers were properly taught. The group moved forward.
Sahl bin Hanzala says. ‘We traveled with Prophet ﷺ to Hunain. Gathered for mid-day prayer, then a man came to Prophet ﷺ and said. ‘I went straight ahead of this group up to that mountain. The goats, camels and tribesmen of Hawazin are gathered there. I have seen them. Then Prophet ﷺ smiled. And then he said that ‘all these are assets that we will get after the war’. When it was evening, Prophet ﷺ asked. Who will guard this group tonight? Anasu bin Abi Marsad said that he will perform that duty . He mounted on his horse and moved towards Prophet ﷺ. Then Prophet instructed him. Behold, go through this valley and reach its highest point and stand there. Let nothing harmful happen to this group on your part tonight. He agreed and went to the suggested place.
It is time for morning prayer. Prophet ﷺ asked his followers. Do you have any information about our man? They said, ‘no’. After prayer, Prophet ﷺ looked towards the valley and then said. “Rejoice, your mighty man has come”. Then the people looked through the trees into the valley. It was right, there the man was coming. After some time he came and stood before Prophet ﷺ and said. ‘I went there and
stayed at the place where I was instructed to keep vigil. I watched the place but could not see anyone. Then Prophet ﷺ enquired whether he had got out of the vehicle at night and rested’. I have not come down except to pray and to relieve myself. He replied. Even if you don’t do anything else, you deserve heaven, Prophet ﷺ shared glad tidings .

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It was on this journey to Hunain that an important incident took place. Abu Burda bin Niyar narrates. At a place called Autas, Prophet ﷺ came to rest under a tree. We also rested beneath another tree . Prophet ﷺ hung his sword and bow on that tree. I was very near to Prophet ﷺ then . Then I heard Prophet ﷺ calling my name, ‘Abu Burda’ . I quickly answered and approached Prophet ﷺ. There was another person sitting next to Prophet ﷺ. Prophet ﷺ started talking: ‘I was sleeping when the man came here . He took my sword from the tree and held above my head. He asked me when I suddenly woke up. O Muhammad….. Who will save you from me? I said, “Allah”. Abu Burda says. By then I had taken my sword out of its sheath. Prophet ﷺ asked me to sheath my sword. Then I said. O Messenger of Allah, if you permit, I will kill this enemy of Allah. He is one of the watchers of the polytheists. Then Prophet ﷺ advised me to be calm . Prophet ﷺ did not punish the man or accuse him of anything. I immediately announced the matter among the army. My intention was that someone would take action against him without waiting for the permission of Prophet ﷺ. I cannot do anything as Prophet ﷺ asked me to keep away from attacking him. Prophet ﷺ told me this. A little later when I came back Prophet ﷺ was saying this: ‘Allah will protect me specially and protect me from my enemies until Islam becomes brighter than all the religions in the world’.
This incident has come up in different reports . The sword fell to the ground from the person who possessed the sword of the prophet ﷺ. After taking it, Prophet ﷺ asked him . ‘Who will save you from this sword? Then he said that the Prophet ﷺ is the only savior . Prophet ﷺ forgave him and he accepted Islam. This incident has been narrated in different contexts .
In any case, Prophet ﷺ and his followers reached Hunain on the evening of tenth Shawwal. Malik bin Auf sent three representatives to watch Prophet ﷺ and his followers. After watching the whole army, they went to Malik. They returned terrified. Understanding their fear , Malik asked, “Damn you, what is the information?” They started saying. We couldn’t believe the scenes we saw. We do not have to fight Earthlings but with the celestials or to special forces from the upper world. If our people see what we have seen, then I don’t think they will be able to fight. Malik blamed that there are no cowards like them in the army. Malik stopped them so that their fear would not spread throughout the army. Then he sought out the bravest man in the army. The brave man who came forward , was sent to watch Prophet ﷺ and his followers. He came back and told the same news as before. Then he added. ‘A number of white men on fierce horses. We can’t even look at them directly. By Allah, I could not bear the scene I saw’.
Despite all this, Malik was not ready to revoke his decision. He deployed his army in different valleys of Hunain. He instructed his followers that there should be a simultaneous attack.
At dinner, Prophet ﷺ lined up his followers. Each was given the flags they deserved. Wearing armors and two helmets and a white dress, Prophet ﷺ rode on a white mule and addressed the followers. Prophet ﷺ informed them that success is assured if they persevere with faith. Blessings and happiness promised.

Khalid was asked to lead the Meccans and Banu Sulaim. Separate troop groups were arranged on the right and left, and a separate group advancing from center. Prophet ﷺ was with this group .
A unique leadership who lead bravely from in warfront .A powerful leader who protects all without losing even a little bit of courage. Here we read the highest attitudes of courage and steadfastness from the personalities of the Prophet ﷺ.

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This is a chapter that calls our attention to some of the values ​​upheld by Prophet ﷺ . Some of the Companions had overconfidence of strength as a large number of the Ansars and Muhajirs gathered for battle . ‘However, we will not fail today. Surely we will win’. A kind of thought spread between them. There is difference of opinion as to who first made this remark.
This is the only thought that a man can naturally have when he realizes the strength of the enemy and the size of his group. But religion and belief have great value. Prophet ﷺ did not come to the battlefield for the expansion of the empire, or for the establishment of power, or for selfish interests. Rather it was only to establish truth and values. Every move was aimed at the pleasure of Allah.
The most important thing in spirituality and faith is the purity of intention. The view of Islam is that no warrior should come to the battlefield to display his own strength and athleticism, but to uphold the faith. Any differences of opinion are important in a society conditioned by such a basic habit. In any case, the followers of the Prophet ﷺ, who moved forward expecting great victory in their own strength, had to face defeat in the first stage of Hunain. When Hawazin attacked as a single force, the Companions scattered in many directions. Then they realized their mistake. Some of them came to the Prophet’s ﷺ way. They said to Prophet ﷺ that ‘if Prophet ﷺ stand in front of us, we will be with you’ . The Qur’an mentions this scene faced by the followers. The meaning of the ninth chapter twenty-fifth verse can be read as follows: “Certainly Allah helped you on many occasions and on the day of Hunain. When your great numbers made you hope too much . But that availed you nothing . And the earth became strait to you notwithstanding it’s spaciousness, then you turned back retreating”
Later on Hunain saw the highest manifestation of the Prophet’s ﷺ leadership qualities. When all the followers were terrified, Prophet ﷺ bravely stepped forward. He came to the forefront announcing that “I am the true Prophet and the son of Abdul Mutalib”. Then the companions who were running scattered gained confidence. Prophet ﷺ fought from the front line of the battlefield. This is the real leader who goes directly to the battlefield with his followers.
This proves that Prophet ﷺ was following some spiritual values rather than worldly goals. The followers were also brought up in that spiritual thought. We are reading the life of a Prophet ﷺ who declared that even if the mountain comes to me in the form gold, I would take only what I had to settle my debt and donate the rest before evening . We study the noble personality who worked hard in digging the trench with his followers suffering hunger and joined the battlefield.

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Muhammad bin Umar quotes Abu Basheer describing the situation that arose after the Sahabas turned to different directions during the first stage of the battle of Hunain. After the morning prayer, we joined the Prophet ﷺ. Two rival groups came face to face . I was young then. I realized that the Prophet ﷺ was leading the battle standing in forefront . I stood there and called out to the Ansar. ‘I dedicate my mother and father to the Holy Prophet ﷺ. Where are you going leaving Prophet ﷺ? Hearing my voice, many companions came to Prophet ﷺ . I had nothing to encourage me except the thought of the protection of the Prophet ﷺ. Prophet ﷺ was also calling his followers. I got behind his vehicle. The Ansars who had reached near Prophet ﷺ formed a group. They formed a circle around the Prophet ﷺ and penetrated into the enemy camp. Prophet ﷺ returned to the hut. Ummu Salama and Maimuna, the wives of the Prophet ﷺ, were in that hut. A group of the Companions stood around the Prophet’s ﷺ tent as guards. Ubbad bin Bishar, Abu Naila and Muhammad bin Maslama were among them .
Ibn Uqba says. At this time a man passed by Safwan bin Umayyah. He said, Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and his group have been defeated. They have retreated to such an extent that they will never return. Then he asked, “Are you saying that the Arabs have won?”
Muhammad bin Umar narrates. Abu Qatada said. After the failure in the first stage, some people from the Muslim side retreated and reached Makkah after one day and night. They told the people in Makkah that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and his followers had been defeated. Then Muad bin Jabal, who was in Makkah, was very sad. But this was a great joy for many of the enemies. Now the Arabs will return to the beliefs of their forefathers. Prophet Muhammad ﷺ has been killed and his followers are divided. Attab bin Usaid said on hearing this. ‘Even if Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was killed, Allah, whom Muhammad ﷺ was worshiping, is still alive. After that the news about the advancement of Prophet ﷺ reached Makkah in the evening. The believers rejoiced. Those who spoke against Islam and the Prophet ﷺ became silent.
Those who had retreated earlier in panic came back and joined the Prophet ﷺ when they heard about the advancement.
Imam Baihaqi cites an experience of Shaibat bin Uthman. Shaiba says. ‘I made a decision during the Prophet’s ﷺ conquest of Makkah: to revenge Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. I remembered the scenes where my father was killed by Hamza and uncle by Ali in the last wars. Even if all the non-Arabs and Arabs in the world believe in Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, I will not believe. Anyway, I went to Hunain. If I can reach behind Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, I can achieve my goal. I went to the battlefield. Prophet ﷺ dismounted from his mule.
Thinking that I got the opportunity, I went near . I prepared the sword and held it in my hand. In another report it is like this . ‘When the followers of the Prophet ﷺ turned to different way, I
went near Prophet ﷺ. When I thought that I can attack Prophet ﷺ from the right side, there was Abbas standing nearby wearing a white military armor. Abu Sufiyan bin Harith is standing on the left side as well. So I came to the back. When I was about to use my sword, At that time, a flash came between me and Prophet ﷺ. A bolt of lightning struck me. I covered my eyes with my hands and tried to escape. I was convinced that Prophet ﷺ is protected by Providence . By that time, he looked back at me and put his hands on my chest and prayed.”O Allah remove Satanism from him”. When I looked up, my eyes fell on the Prophet’s ﷺ face. From that moment, Prophet ﷺ became the most beloved person to me in the world . I loved him more than my sight, my hearing, my heart.
He said to me. “Fight against the unbelievers”. Anyway, after the war, I went to Prophet’s ﷺ house. Then Prophet ﷺ said this: ‘Thanks be to Allah Who has decreed for you something better than what I inten

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Let’s read the experience of Naleer bin Harith at the time of the battle of Hunain.. He was the most intelligent of the Quraish. He himself says. ‘ I set out with the Quraish to Hunain. When we reached there, we joined the polytheists. A strong attack by the Hawazin tribe caused panick in the Muslim group. But Prophet Muhammad ﷺ stood firmly in the battlefield on a mule . There were a number of bright-faced people around Prophet ﷺ. I moved forward aiming at the Prophet ﷺ. My aim was to kill Prophet ﷺ when I got a chance. By the time I reached near Prophet ﷺ, the people there called out to me: ‘take care of yourself’. That filled me with fear. My limbs became weak. I said to myself. ‘This is like the day of Badr. This is the speaker of truth. This Prophet really gets security’. While thinking like this, the light of Islam entered my heart. My efforts against Prophet ﷺ failed. Not too late all the scattered followers returned. The Ansars were shouting like this: ‘Return after the run’. Oh the people of Khazraj, you too come’. I sat beneath a tree in a wild place that no one could reach unless Allah informed. Even though I was there for days, the fear did not leave my heart. Prophet ﷺ returned to Twaif spending a few days there. Then Prophet ﷺ went to Ji’arana. I thought about going there and meeting Prophet ﷺ.
The Arabs and non-Arabs continue to follow Prophet ﷺ. Day by day the strength of the believers increasing. The glory of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ belongs to us too. The accolades that he receives are ours too. How did I reach Prophet ﷺ?. I thought . When I reached near, Prophet ﷺ called out and asked. Is Naleer coming? I said, ‘yes’. “This is better than what you intended on the battlefield of Hunain. It is Allah Who created a barrier between me and you”. By that time, I quickly went to Prophet ﷺ. This is the time to think and realize something that is lost. The Prophet ﷺ said to me. If there are any other gods other than Allah, then the time to help us is over . I replied. Now we come back to reality. I declare that there is no god but Allah and that Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is the Messenger of Allah. Naleer converted to Islam. Prophet ﷺ prayed and blessed that, O Allah, bless him to live firmly according to his stance . Please give him the insight to recognize the reality’.
How should we read the Holy Prophet ﷺ who, even though he got hold of the one , who tried to kill him, showed mercy acquitting him without taking revenge even with a single word?. When a person comes to the right path, Prophet ﷺ was able to consider only the pleasure of Allah in all his actions towards him. No selfish interests or no thought of revenge for those who opposed him.
Learners should be ready to read from history exactly how Islam became popular and how Prophet ﷺ gained so much acceptance. Believers should be ready to read the Prophet ﷺ from the right documents without trying to read the Prophet ﷺ from the smokescreen created by the media and those who have vested interests. We should approach the Prophet’s ﷺ history impartially and understand that eventful life from authentic writings.

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Abbas, the paternal uncle of Prophet ﷺ, narrates the experience at Hunain. ‘I was with Prophet ﷺ that day. Abu Sufiyan bin Harith and I stood near Prophet ﷺ. Prophet ﷺ mounted a white mule on the battlefield. That vehicle was gifted to Prophet ﷺ by Farwatu Bin Nufaa Al Jusami. In the first phase, due to panick, many people were scattered in different ways. But the Holy Prophet ﷺ stood bravely in the battlefield. I was holding the reins of Prophet’s ﷺ vehicle. I tried my best to protect Prophet ﷺ . Abu Sufiyan bin Harith also used to control Prophet’s ﷺ vehicle . Prophet ﷺ prayed to Allah while sitting on the vehicle. “O Allah, grand me what You promised me! It is necessary for us to win in this battle”. Then Prophet ﷺ said to me. ” You address the Companions as ‘Oh the Ansars, oh the people of Al-Baqarah Chapter, oh the people of Samurah’. My voice was naturally very high. When I announced that the Ansars gathered from many directions like a mother camel and a mother cow coming to their young ones.
The courageous stand of the Prophet ﷺ led the Muslims to victory. Imam Tabrani quotes from Anas ibn Malik. Prophet ﷺ took a handful of white pebbles in his hand that day and threw it at the enemy. O Lord of the Ka’aba, defeat the enemies with this! Such words of Prophet ﷺ reciting the Qur’anic verses from the vehicle named Duldul alarmed the enemies greatly. The enemy began to retreat without the use of arrows or spears. Duldul was a vehicle gifted by King Muqauqis. Ibn Asakir narrates that Shaibat bin Uthman said. Sitting on the vehicle, Prophet ﷺ called Abbas and asked him to bring a handful of gravel. As if realizing Prophet’s ﷺ , the vehicle knelt . Then Prophet ﷺ himself directly took the pebbles in his hand and chanted “Shahatil Wujuhu….Wahum La Yunsaroon” and threw to the enemy side. The chanting of Prophet ﷺ was that the enemies have been defaced and they will not be helped .They looked at each other as if something happened to everyone’s eyes. Everyone started rubbing their eyes. According to another report, Prophet ﷺ took sand in his hands and threw it at the enemies. It fell in their eyes and they retreated.
Amr bin Sufiyan tells an experience of that day. Prophet ﷺ took a handful of soil and threw us. So we started running backwards. We had the feeling that every stone and tree were like cavalry looking for us. As he prayed at Badr, Prophet ﷺ prayed at Hunain. Oh Allah, if we fail here, there will be no worshipers of You on this earth!
Ali took bold steps. Ali’s intervention without fear of his enemies instilled much courage in other believers. Companions accompanied Prophet ﷺ in Hunain as visible soldiers and angels as spiritual troops. It is the intervention of angels that we have to read next.

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Allah helped Prophet ﷺ by sending angels from the above world in the battle of Hunain. This is mentioned in the 26th verse of the Al Tauba chapter of the holy Qur’an. It is also explained in the same verse that it was a punishment for the disbelievers. As narrated by Saeed bin Jubair, Allah sent 5000 angels. Thus peace and tranquility were given to the hearts of the believers. In the twenty-sixth verse of the Al-Tauba chapter of the Qur’an, the Ansars were specifically mentioned in the phrase “peace of mind for the Messenger of Allah and the believers.”
This is seen in the hadith quoted by Imam Baihaqi from Jubair bin Mut’im. Before the people ran back, a black veil was seen in the sky. Then it fell down and spread all over the valley . It was swarms of black ants. It crawled into the clothes and we shook them off. With the help of Allah we were able to win .
Musabu bin Shaiba narrates from his father. I traveled with Prophet ﷺ to Hunain. I was not a Muslim then. I was the one who wished that Hawazin tribe should win. So when I was standing near Prophet ﷺ I saw a black horse. I said to Prophet ﷺ that I see a black horse. Then Prophet ﷺ said that only an unbeliever can see it. A believer may not see it. Then Prophet ﷺ hit my chest with his hand and prayed to Allah: “Oh Allah ! show Shaiba the straight path”. After three times, Prophet ﷺ raised his hands. As he raised his hands from my chest, then onwards Prophet ﷺ became the dearest to me in the world.
There are various opinions in history as to how many people stood with Prophet in times of crisis and who they were. The dominant opinion is that 80 people from among the Ansars and the Muhajirs stood steadfastly with the Holy Prophet ﷺ. Muhammad bin Umar is of the opinion that there were 100 people on the right and on the left. He was the one who participated in Hunain with the Prophet ﷺ. When Jibreel told Prophet ﷺ about Harithat bin Nu’man, introduces him as one of 100 people stood with patience in Hunain. They are referred to as “Al-Miathu swabira”.
There is also an opinion that three people from Banu Hashim and one other person were four people who were next to Holy Prophet ﷺ in the most critical time. Those four were Ali bin Abi Twalib, Abbas bin Abdil Muthalib, Abu Sufiyan bin Haris and Ibn Masuood (R).
Naseebat bint Ka’ab, or Ummu Umara, was also a notable presence in Hunain. She is also called as Ummu Sulaim bint Milhan. Abu Twalha saw Ummu Sulaim at Hunain holding a dagger in her hand. He asked her for the reason . If any enemy approaches us, we will stab him. When this was told to Prophet ﷺ, he smiled.
Fewer women also traveled with the Muslim army to take care of the wounded during the war. They also kept weapons for self defense. Women had no responsibility on the battlefield or as warriors. Ummu Umara herself says that during the battle of Hunain, there were mainly four women. In the history of war, we have read about women’s use of weapons in the scenes where they got ready to protect Prophet ﷺ in case of an emergency or when Prophet ﷺ was isolated or attacked or when the enemy entered the women’s camp with malicious thought.
The approach of Islam towards war is that women and children should not be attacked, even if they are on the enemy’s side.

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Hunain witnessed many interesting scenes. Prophet ﷺ said about a person who fought on the side of Islam to show his ability and excellence that he will not enter heaven. Only those who struggle in the way of Allah for the establishment of truth with good intentions are rewarded. Prophet ﷺ imparted this message to his followers.
Special instruction was given to warriors to keep away from killing children during battle. The warriors raised their doubt that whether they are the children of polytheists ?. Prophet ﷺ taught that children are children no matter to whom they belong and every child is born with purity. It was advised that children should not be blamed for the fault of their parents . Prophet ﷺ taught the values and virtues that must be followed on the battlefield as well. Is there any need to teach code of conduct to be followed in war ?. Morality and humane values are neglected in modern times: killing thousands of children even without a consideration for a fellow human being, blowing away all human values.
Prophet ﷺ also specifically taught the justice to be shown to prisoners of war. Prophet ﷺ advised his followers that there should be no cruel punishments and all the followers should stand by decisions necessary for public welfare. Prophet ﷺ corrected those who wanted a harsh approach in dealing with the captives.
A woman was found among the the captives of Hunain. She said that .’I am the sister of your Prophet( ﷺ). The companions could not believe it. The lady named Shaima repeated that she is the sister of Prophet ﷺ. Thus she was brought directly before Prophet ﷺ. Prophet ﷺ could not realize her. She said, O Prophet ﷺ, I am your sister. Prophet ﷺ curiously asked if there was any sign to show . Then she began to speak. ‘Don’t you remember biting my thumb once? Wasn’t it on the occasion that I took you to the Sirer valley? Didn’t we go to herd the goats together? . Aren’t my parents your parents too? Seeing the signs, Holy Prophet ﷺ got up in a hurry and spread his cloth and requested her to sit there . Old memories filled Holy Prophet’s ﷺ eyes. He inquired about his sister’s well-being and shared memories. Finally Prophet ﷺ said: If you are satisfied you can live with me very happily . Otherwise, if you want to go back, we will take you there with necessary things. She professed Islam openly and revealed her wish to go back to her land. Prophet ﷺ gifted her two camels, a maidservant and two slaves . Then asked, “Are you not going to Ji’rana? I am going to Ta’aif.” Then some more goats were presented to her and their family members and they were brought safely to Ji’rana.
We read the bright chapters of prophet’s ﷺ life that always nurture values and relationships . Shaima is the daughter of Halima, who nursed the Prophet ﷺ in Banu zai’d. Even when they met after half a century, those old memories had an emotional effect on Prophet ﷺ. Prophet returned to his childhood in front of loving memories.

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On the day of Hunain, after the midday prayer, Prophet ﷺ sat beneath a tree. Then Uyainath bin Hisn came to Prophet ﷺ for revenging the blood of Amir bin Azba. Finally, he got into a verbal dispute with Aqrau bin Habis in the presence of Prophet ﷺ. The scene became noisy. Meanwhile Uyaina said. Let the women of their family also feel the grief that has been affected to our family . I will not stop without taking revenge . Then Prophet ﷺ asked him, “is it enough if I give you the blood money”?. But he refused. Then a man named Mukaithil of the Banulais tribe came forward and said, ‘ I do not see this issue as a serious one . It is something that happened in the early days of Islam. It feels to me like a sheep that comes before, is wounded and the one behind runs away’. Then Prophet ﷺ said to them. ‘ I will give 50 Dinar now and 50 after reaching Madinah’ as compensation’. Finally they accepted it.
According to another narration, this is how Aqrau Bin Habis stood up and spoke. ‘O Quraish, Allah’s Messenger put forward a suggestion. A way for reconciling between you was set before you. If you do not accept it, you may incur the wrath of Allah’s Messenger as well as wrath of Allah. Finally the perpetrator came to the scene. His name was Muhlim bin Jazama. Prophet ﷺ asked him. ‘was the news I received correct? He said, yes. You used a weapon to defeat him. By then, he was crying and begging Allah and Rasool for forgiveness. But Prophet ﷺ did not agree. Again he repeated the apology. Finally, he publicly apologized before Prophet ﷺ and burst into tears. When his sentence of repentance came out three times, the response of Prophet ﷺ was that ‘you are not forgiven’. After this Prophet ﷺ stood up and prayed for him and accepted his repentance.
Prophet ﷺ taught the value of the human blood and that it should not be shed except for proper legal punishments. The aforesaid killing was not while fighting in the cause of Allah, or fighting the enemy for survival, or as part of the execution of a crime punishable by death. Prophet ﷺ taught precisely how much the life, property , and the honor of another are worth. In the chapter on Crime and Punishment, there is a clear legal system in Islam that defines what the crimes are, what evidence is established, what are the punishments for specific crimes, the time, manner and authority to execute them. If they are implemented in a society as a whole, it is possible to completely change the mindset of criminals.
Even today, there are injustices in many court decisions. Islam teaches a clear family life . Our spiritual masters and institutes teach all the spiritual lessons required for a well-being and fulfilling life of the couple.