63. PREDICTION OF THE CONQUEST OF MAKKAH
At the time of his migration, the Holy Prophet bade farewell to his beloved motherland at night in a state of utmost distress along with his loyal and faithful friend, Sayyiduna Siddeeq-e- Akbar. He glanced on the holy Ka’bah, saying the following words before setting off for Madinah, ‘O Makkah! I swear by Allah In my sight, you are the dearest
to me out of all cities of the world. If my tribe had not exiled me, I would have never left you.’
At that time, it was beyond imagination that the one who is departing ffarewell in such a condition of dejection, will return back to the city of Makkah after only eight years with dignity and rank of a great conqueror with utmost honour and will enter the holy home of
Allah, elevating its grandeur with the elegance and eminence of his prostrations.
The people of Makkah broke the ‘Treaty of Hudaybiyah’. They betrayed the peace treaty and committed a breach of promise. They relentlessly killed the people of Banu Khuza’ah’s tribe that allied with the Holy Prophet. These innocent people of Banu Khuza’ah were unable to face the brutal attack of the people of Makkah, so they fled to the sacred Ka’bah. But these ferocious people did not care for the honour of the home of Allah and caused the cruel bloodshed of Banu Khuza’ah in the holy Ka’bah. In
this attack, twenty-three people of the Banu Khuza’ah were killed. In this way; the people of Makkah broke the ‘Treaty of Hudaybiyah’ and this was the preface of the conquest of Makkah.
Therefore, on 10th of Ramadan of 8 A.H, the Noblest Prophet mobilized the blessed army of ten thousand and moved towards Makkah. While departing Madinah, the Beloved Prophet and all the blessed companions were in the state of fast, but when He reached the place called ‘Kadeed’, he asked for water and openly drank it sitting on his horse whilst showing this to the entire army. Subsequently, everyone was ordered to break the fast. Thus the Greatest and Holiest Prophet himself and his companions postponed fasting due to the journey and Jihad.
The Prophet of Rahmah entered the city of Makkah in a state of dignity and triumph. He then ordered that his flag should be hoisted at the place of Hujoon (Jannat-ul-Ma’la)
and laid instructions for Khalid Bin Waleed to enter with his army from the upper side of Makkah, from the area of ‘Kada’.
Just after landing on the holy land of Makkah, the first thing that the Prophet of Rahmah, the Intercessor of Ummah did was the following announcement. Its every word was saturated with numerous blessings: ‘The one who surrenders his weapon, he will be kept secured. The one who shuts his door, will be kept secured. The one who enters the Ka’bah, will be kept secured.’
On this occasion, Sayyiduna ‘Abbas suggested, ‘Ya Rasoolallah Abu Sufyan is proud of being chief. Please allow some distinctive privilege for him. In response, the Prophet of Rahmah stated that ‘the one who enters the home of Abu Sufyan, will also be kept secured’.
When the Beloved Prophet entered Makkah as a conqueror, he was riding upon his she-camel ‘Qaswa’ and he was wearing a black coloured ‘Imamah (turban). Sayyiduna Abu Bakr Siddeeq was beside him on one side and Sayyiduna Usayd Bin Hudayr was on the other side. He was surrounded by a huge passionate army who were well-equipped with arms and in the midst of this was the
Beloved Prophet. Despite the splendour and awe of this huge powerful army, the captivating state of humbleness of the Holy Prophet was such that he was reciting Surah Al-Fath whilst riding upon his she-camel, with his blessed head bowed in such a way that it frequently came in contact with the packsaddle of his she-camel. This fascinating state of his was by virtue of his gratitude, humbleness and obedience in the glorified court of Allah.
Entry in Baytullah (the House of Allah)
Then he proceeded to Baytullah, riding on his she- camel and making Sayyiduna Usamah Bin Zayd sit behind him. Sayyiduna Bilal and the key holder of the Ka’bah, Sayyiduna ‘Usman Bin Talhah Hajbi were also accompanying the Beloved Prophet ‘
made his she-camel sit in Masjid-ul-Haraam, performed Tawaf of the Ka’bah and kissed the Hajar-ul-Aswad.
At that time, 360 idols were present in a row inside the Ka’bah. The Holy Prophet
stood up himself and started demolishing the idols with the edge of the stick whilst reciting the verse of the Quran meaning, ‘The truth has arrived and the falsehood has vanished; indeed falsehood had to vanish’.
Then, all those idols that were placed inside the Ka’bah were removed on the order of the Beloved Prophet. When the Ka’bah was eventually purified from all of the idols, then
he went inside the Ka’bah with Sayyiduna ‘Usamah.
Bin Zayd, Sayyiduna Bilal and Sayyiduna ‘Usman Bin Talhah Hajbi and recited Takbeer in all corners and also offered two Rak’aat of Salah.
When he came out of the Ka’bah, he called Sayyiduna ‘Usman Bin Talhah
and handed over the key of the Ka’bah to him and said:
Meaning, now take this key and it will remain with you forever. Only he who is an oppressor will snatch this key from you.
After this, the Revered Prophet conducted the first general congregation in the house of Allah, that not only comprised of a great number of Muslim soldiers, but many prominent figures of infidels and pagans also attended it. In this gathering, the Beloved Prophet delivered a sermon and then addressed the people of Makkah and said: ‘Do you know how I am going to treat you today?’ Listening to this alarming and fearful question, all the unbelievers became confounded and began to tremble with fear. But after observing the prophetic gesture of the Prophet of Rahmah, the Intercessor of Ummah they collectively said meaning, ‘you are a kind brother and the son of a kind father’.
The Conqueror of Makkah replied in his compassionate manner there is no charge unto you all, go; you all are free.Such an unexpected and sudden merciful reply caused the eyes of the criminals to well up with tears. The slogans ofreleased from the tongues of infidels that produced a spiritual cover all around the Ka’bah. Such an amazing revolution took place in the hearts of the unbelievers that the whole environment changed.
History of conquest of Makkah
Many differences of opinion exist as regard to the date of the conquest of Makkah. According to Imam Bayhaqi, it occurred on the 13th of Ramadan, Imam Muslim has reported it as the 16th of Ramadan and Imam Ahmad has stated it as the 18th of Ramadan. However, Muhammad Bin Ishaaq has written with reference to many learned scholars that the conquest of Makkah took place on the 20th of Ramadan, 8 A.H.
The predictions and glad tidings of the conquest of Makkah are mentioned in few verses of the Holy Quran. In Surah An-Nasr Allah has said:
When the help and victory of Allah come, and you see people entering the religion of Allah in multitudes, then declare the Purity of your Lord while praising Him, and seek forgiveness from Him; indeed He is the Most Acceptor of Repentance.
Moral:
The moral lesson that we get from the conquest of Makkah is that the great display of forgiveness, mercy and kindness expressed by the Prophet of Rahmah at that occasion has no parallel in the world’s history.
If we analyse this event thoroughly, we will find that there were so many tyrants of the Quraysh present there who had frequently pelted stones at the Holy Prophet. Among them were also those ferocious tyrants who had attempted to martyr the Beloved Prophet many times and those merciless and relentless oppressors were also present there who had martyred the blessed teeth and smeared the enlightened face of the Noblest Prophet with his holy blood. Those dissolute infidels were also there who had disheartened the Merciful Prophet through their slandering and abusive language. Also
stood were those wild and diabolical characters that had choked the blessed throat of ‘
by tying it with a shawl. Among these people were also those embodiments of tyrannies who had struck the Princess of the Beloved Prophet, Sayyidatuna Zaynab with spear, causing her to fall down from her camel and to suffer a miscarriage.
Those cruel and brutal habitants were also there due to whom, many aggressive attacks and oppressive raids had caused recurrent upheaval in the city of Madinah. Those ruthless tyrants were also present that had killed the beloved uncle of the Holy Prophet,
Sayyiduna Hamzah. Those that had cut off his nose and ears, extracted his eyes and chewed his liver were also present. Those heartless and merciless people were there too who had tortured the self-devoted ardent followers of the Holy Prophet Sayyiduna Bilal, Sayyiduna Suhayb, Sayyiduna ‘Ammar, Sayyiduna
Khabbaab, Sayyiduna Khubayb, Sayyiduna Zayd Bin Dashnah by tying them with ropes, cracking them with whips, forcing them to lay on sweltering sand, some were made to lay on blazing coals and others were hung and martyred. Now all these violent oppressors were shame stricken and their inner-selves were shivering with the suspected outcome of their ill deeds. They were standing as criminals helplessly trembling in front of ten thousand Muhajireen and Ansaar. They were contemplating in their hearts that perhaps today they will be fed to dogs and their flesh will be fed to crows and vultures. The furiously angry army of the Ansaar and Muhajireen will assassinate their children, destroy their belongings and ravage their dwellings and towns. However, the Gracious and Merciful Prophet announced absolute and unconditional forgiveness.
Have you ever seen or heard of such a kind-hearted king and conqueror? Definitely your answer will be in negation. Because, the Honourable Prophet is incomparable, unique, and matchless in his every attribute.
O the Muslims, these are the blessed virtues and glorious manners of our Noble Prophet. Therefore, it is necessary for us to act upon these noble attributes and good manners of the Beloved Prophet by removing the fury of revenge and vengeance from our hearts. We should make efforts to express forbearance and forgiveness towards our enemies. This is because it is the Sunnah of the Beloved and Blessed Prophet as well as moral guidance for the Ummah from the Holy Prophet. You would have read this Hadees in previous pages that ِmeaning, mend relations with those who try to break off ties with you, forgive those who oppress you and show kindness and behave good towards those who misbehave with you. The Holy Quran also mentions rewards for those who opt for forbearance and forgiveness for their enemies. Allah has stated:
Meaning, those who forgive the mistakes of people are among the beloved of Allah and are those who bear high degrees. May Allah bless every Muslim with the ability to follow the character and the blessed manners of the Prophet of mankind, the Peace of our heart and mind, the most Generous and Kind.
Source: (QURANIC WONDERS) by ‘ABDUL MUSTAFA A’ZAMI.
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