Life and Teachings of the Prophet Muhammad
2. The Life of the Prophet Muhammad
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Iran, Khusro Parvez, tore the Prophet’s message apart in his
arrogance. He considered it below his dignity to accept such a
letter. When the Prophet received this news, he said: “The
Emperor of Persia has himself torn his Kingdom into pieces.” This
prediction was fulfilled during the rule of Caliph Umar, when Iran
came under Muslim rule.
FALL OF MAKKAH
Two years after the signing of this treaty, it was violated by the
Quraysh. The Prophet then announced that the peace agreement
had been revoked. Subsequently, on the 10th of Ramadan, he left
for Makkah accompanied by 10,000 companions. This march was
conducted in complete secrecy. Only when they encamped a few
miles from the city did the Makkans come to know of their arrival.
The Makkans were completely taken by surprise. Faced with this
numerical strength, the Makkans found themselves helpless.
Therefore they conceded their defeat without any resistance.
Makkah was thus conquered without any armed encounter. The
Muslims had strict orders to shed no blood. The Makkans were
told that they would be safe if they kept indoors or took refuge in
the Kabah or in Abu Sufyan’s house.
After the fall of Makkah the Kabah was purified of all the idols,
which had been placed in it. Then Bilal, the Negro companion of
the Prophet, went up on to the roof of the Kabah and gave the call
to prayer (
Azan
). Then the companions said the thanksgiving
prayer, led by the Prophet.
