Seerah Chapter 23

Conquest of Makkah

The Madinan Period

6 events · 630 CE (8 AH) – 630 CE

Treaty Broken

The Quraysh broke the treaty by attacking Banu Khuza'ah, allies of the Muslims. The Prophet ﷺ prepared for conquest.

The Prophet ﷺ marched with 10,000 Muslims toward Makkah. They lit fires to show their strength. Abbas, the Prophet's uncle, accepted Islam.

Abu Sufyan, the leader of Quraysh, came to the Muslim camp and accepted Islam. The Prophet ﷺ declared his house safe.

The Prophet ﷺ entered Makkah peacefully on his camel, head bowed in gratitude. He recited: 'Indeed, We have granted you a clear victory.'

The Prophet ﷺ declared: 'Go, you are free!' Despite 20 years of persecution, he forgave everyone except a few criminals.

The Prophet ﷺ entered the Ka'bah and destroyed all 360 idols. He recited: 'Truth has come and falsehood has departed.'

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