The Conquest of Makkah
In 6 A.H., Muslims and Quraysh agreed to the Treaty of Hudaibiyyah, a 10-year peace agreement.
However, in 8 A.H., the Quraysh violated the treaty by attacking a tribe allied with the Muslims.
Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) prepared an army of about 10,000 men and marched towards Makkah.
Major key events of The Conquest
• The Muslims entered Makkah with no bloodshed or fighting.
• The Quraysh surrendered peacefully.
• Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) forgave all the people of Makkah, including those who had previously persecuted him.
• He removed all idols from the Ka‘bah and declared that only Allah should be worshipped.
Effects and importance of the Conquest
1. Makkah became a Muslim city.
2. Idolatry was abolished in the Ka‘bah.
3. Islam spread rapidly throughout Arabia.
4. Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) showed the importance of forgiveness and mercy.
5. The conquest fulfilled one of the major goals of Islam: to restore the Ka‘bah as the centre of true monotheism.
6. Allah revealed Surah An-Nasr:
“When the help of Allah comes, and the victory. And you see the people entering Allah’s religion in multitudes…” (Qur’an 110:1–2)
Moral Lessons
• Forgiveness is better than revenge.
• True leadership is shown through mercy.
• Victory should be used for good, not pride.
• Obeying Allah brings success and honour.
Assignment
1. What led to the Conquest of Makkah?
2. How many soldiers did the Prophet take to Makkah?
3. What did the Prophet do with the idols in the Ka‘bah?
4. What was revealed after the conquest?
5. Mention two lessons from the Conquest of Makkah.