Islam Rediscovered
18. Islamic Activism
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issued a charter which is known as Sahifa-al-
Madinah in the history of Islam. In this situation he
adopted almost the same kind of policy as that
known as non-interference in modern times. He
declared that every religious group would enjoy
full freedom in religious and cultural matters, and
that the systems in Madinah will be run on the basis
of the policy of mutual respect.
Consequently, the Prophet found an opportunity to
consolidate his mission without unnecessarily setting
himself on a collision course. Even after he had left
his homeland, the Makkans did not leave him alone.
They continued their hostile activities against him.
Many big and small battles took place as a result.
Again the Prophet followed the same policy of
refraining from interfering with the status quo. By
accepting the superior position of the Makkans he
entered into a peace treaty with them, which is
known as the Hudaybiyya Peace Treaty. In this, he
acknowledged the established position of the
Makkans and made a truce with the condition that
no war would take place between the two parties
for a period of ten years. The Hudaybiyya Peace
