Introduction:
This blog is going to discuss al Hudaibia which came as a great victory for Muslims. As if Muslims had forgotten the lesson at Uhud. Most importantly, they had to obey prophet Mohammad regardless of what they thought was right or wrong. At first on reaching the agreement of al-Hudaibia, most Muslims were angry and dissatisfied with its terms. When prophet Mohammad commanded them to slaughter their Hadi animal, they were reluctant to obey him. Prophet Mohammad was dissatisfied and went into his tent. Seeing her husband, prophet Mohahammad, sad, Umm Salamah suggested that prophet Mohammad slew his Hadi and had his head shaved. When prophet Mohammad did so, the rest of the companions felt guilty of disobeying prophet Mohammad and did what he did.
The agreement turns out to be a great victory:
The Al-Hudaibia agreement turned out to be a great victory to Muslims. First, the war stopped, giving the muslims the chance to put things in order inside and around al-Madinah. It was a good chance for prophet Mohammad to promote Islam and send messages to the rulers of the neighboring countries of al-madinah. He sent letters to Chostroes, of Persia, Heraclius of the Romans and the ruler of egypt.
The conquest of Makkah:
Quraish felt the great loss which they caused to themselves. Therefore, Quraish violated the terms of al-Hudaibia agreement. This gave prophet Mohammad the cause to march a ten thousand man army. They headed for Makkah. this time was not for umrah or hajj. This time was to conquer Makkah. The Muslims were too strong for Makkah and Quraish to be resisted. Quraish feared that prophet Mohammad would punish them for all that they had done to him for more than twenty years. When one of the attendants of the scene said: “Today is the massacre day.” Prophet Mohammad said: “Today is the day of forgiveness and mercy.” At this point prophet mohammad asked Quraish: “What do you think I am going to do with you?”, They replied: “All good things, you are a good brother and nephew.” to which prophet mohammad replied: “Then off you go, you are free.” The conquest of Makkah was a clear victory for islam. It was a declaration that Islam spread all over the Arabian peninsula and that there was no more idol worship.
Life and death in al-madinah:
when prophet mohammad conquered makkah, al-ansar, the supporters said that prophet mohammad returned at last to his hometown of Makah and that he would forget all about Madinah. Prophet Mohammad said that he would live and die in al-Madinah. When people rejoiced when prophet Mohammad gave them money and cattle, the Ansar took almost nothing. Therefore, they were disappointed. prophet Mohammad said to them: “Let people have their prizes as cattle and money, I am the prize of al-Ansar.” I am for al-Ansar. I live and die among al-Ansar.”
The year of deputations and the end:
After the conquest of Makah, prophet Mohammad returned to al-Madinah. He received delegations of Arab tribes. They declared embracing Islam. The Muslims were increasing in numbers. Al-Hajj season came. Prophet Mohammad decided to perform the farewell hajj. He accompanied a lot of muslims who performed al-hajj with him. Prophet Mohammad gave the farewell speech in which he gave his last advice and orientations to muslims.
The prophet’s final illness and death:
After performing al-hajj, prophet Mohammad returned to al-Madinah. He decided to visit the martyrs of Badr. When he returned home, prophet Mohammad got ill. The prophet was ill for about nine days. Prophet Mohammad had a fever. He asked his attendants to pour water on his head to relieve the fever. The messenger of Allah asked Abu Bakr to lead the prayers instead of himself. He requested to be nursed in the chamber of lady Aisha. Eventually, he died in that chamber while Aisha was putting his head in her lap. Prophet Mohammad was buried where he died. Ali ibn Abi Talib, his cousins and another man attended the burial of prophet Mohammad. prophet Mohammad died on Monday, the 12th., of Rabie al-Awal in the year 11H.
