When the Prophet was in Medina, and he was safe there, and his followers were relatively safe there, why did he decide to go back to Mecca and take it over?
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They weren't safe in Medina. The Meccans kept periodically attacking them and their trade convoys, and kept restrictions on Muslim pilgrims to Mecca.
At to that the fact that the only reason why half of them were living in Medina was that they were exiles who had been chased out in fear of their lives. Obviously, they would want to go back home. If home was ruled by a dictatorial regime that would not let them live there in peace, then implementing regime change in Mecca would be the only way to be able to move back home...
Where on earth would you get the idea that simply living in Medina made them safe?
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And Kaaba was in Makkah, the most holiest of all Masjids...Masjid-ul-Haram...
It belonged to the Muslims, used by pagans and had to be taken back...
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The background and context of the Hudaibia treaty will tell you why it was inevitable besides the point mentioned by Maddy and lajjo.
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Your question apperently suggest that it is without anykind of research or with presence of mind !!
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^^ dude take it easy, she's only asking a questions.
It was'nt just Makkah, but the entire Arabian Peninsula, and more, were to be taken over. :)
This land was created by Allah and it deserves to be ruled by his law.
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Assalamualaikum,
Check out Raheeq Al-Mahktoom (The Sealed Nectar). It's been given the prize for the #1 biography on the prophet (saw). Here's a link that'll let you read it online. For what you're looking for specifically, read 'The Conquest of makkah' under POST-HUADIBAH HOSTILITIES. Also, for more on that, try reading some of the chapters before that section to get a better view.
THE CONQUEST OF MAKKAH (PREVIEW)
Ibn Al-Qaiyim described the conquest of Makkah as the greatest one by which Allâh honoured His religion, Messenger, soldiers and honest party. He thereby rescued the Sacred House, whose guidance all people seek. It was the greatest propitious event in heaven and on earth. It was the most significant prelude to a new era that was to witness the great march of Islamization and the entry of people into the fold of Islam in huge hosts. It provided an ever shining face and a most glowing source of inspiration to the whole earth. [Za'd Al-Ma'ad 2/160]
Pre-Conquest Events
According to the terms of the treaty of Hudaibiyah, the Arab tribes were given the option to join either of the parties, the Muslims or Quraish, with which they desired to enter into treaty alliance. Should any of these tribes suffer aggression, then the party to which it was allied would have the right to retaliate. As a consequence, Banu Bakr joined Quraish, and Khuza‘ah joined the Prophet [pbuh]. They thus lived in peace for sometime but ulterior motives stretching back to pre-Islamic period ignited by unabated fire of revenge triggered fresh hostilities. Banu Bakr, without caring a bit for the provisions of the treaty, attacked Banu Khuza‘ah in a place called Al-Wateer in Sha‘ban, 8 A.H. Quraish helped Banu Bakr with men and arms taking advantage of the dark night. Pressed by their enemies, the tribesmen of Khuza‘ah sought the Holy Sanctuary, but here too, their lives were not spared, and, contrary to all accepted traditions, Nawfal, the chief of Banu Bakr, chasing them in the sanctified area — where no blood should be shed — massacred his adversaries.
When the aggrieved party sought justice from their Muslim allies, the Prophet [pbuh], as their leader, demanded an immediate redress for not only violating the treaty but also slaying men allied to him in the sanctified area. Three demands were made.... (MORE< CHECK OUT LINK PROVIDED ABOVE)
Today we see people reading poetry and no-fiction works as well as fiction works which won't really benefit them. We should take the time to learn the history of our prophet (saw). This is an awesome opporunity- seize it!
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So were there underlying intentions of going back because it was "home"...therefore, isn't the turnback to mecca an underlying support for nationalism, since the Prophet's main political goal was to convert mecca into a muslim city? If he didn't care about any loyalty to his birthplace, as most muslims encourage other muslims to do these days, then why turn back towards Mecca? Why not just play defensive and live life peacefully instead of going after Mecca?
And the underlying loyalty to birthplace is what nationalism is all about.
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You picked on just one, secondary reason I gave, the injustice of being sent into exile for their beliefs. Part of Islam is to fight injustice.
The primary driver of the Muslim conquest of Mecca was the the Meccans’ violation of the treaty of Hudaibah, which threatened the lives of the Muslims. As long as the Meccans were not defeated, they would constantly try and fight and undermine the Muslims.
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Gudya it’s nice that you ask daring questions however it’s wrong to put wrong assumptions like ‘goal was to convert mecca into a muslim city’ to a well documented history. It shows uncalled for bitterness.
Here is what happened.
By 628, the Muslim position was strong enough that Muhammad dared to return to Mecca, this time as a peaceful pilgrim. In March 628 he set out for Mecca, followed by 1,600 men. After some negotiation, a treaty was signed at the border town of al-Hudaybiyah. Muhammad would not be allowed to finish his pilgrimage that year. Hostilities would cease and the Muslims would have permission to make a pilgrimage to Mecca in the following year.
The agreement broke down; war broke out again. In 630, Muhammad marched on Mecca with an enormous force, said to number 10,000 men. Faced with inevitable disaster, the Meccans submitted without a fight. Muhammad in turn promised a general amnesty (from which some people were specifically excluded). Most Meccans converted to Islam and Muhammad destroyed the idols in the Kaaba. Henceforth the pilgrimage would be a Muslim pilgrimage and the shrine a Muslim shrine.
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also don't forget the following ayats of Holy Quran
[Shakir 53:3] Nor does he speak out of desire.
[Shakir 53:4] It is naught but revelation that is revealed,
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What bitterness? Don't assume things.
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haha hey, you are the one assuming the whole nationalism theory. Now you know your history better (I hope).
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you gotta be very carefull when spelling makkah..
Mecca = where whores lives or where alcohol get sold ( i donno in which language though, maybe in english not sure )
spell …Makkah << the right way to spell
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no way.
From dictionary dot com
- A place that is regarded as the center of an activity or interest.
- A goal to which adherents of a religious faith or practice fervently aspire.
- A place visited by many people: ex "a mecca for tourists."
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PCG, I have no idea about it, as I have got an email regarding this issue…so im just letting u know…I could be wrong though
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makkah (or makka) is certainly a better transliteration of the Arabic than is mecca
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You can’t play defensive against people who are intent on your genocide. It is not as if the Muslims had a uber powerful army that could easily thwart any and all pagan attacks.
The intent of the original treaty was exactly that, to co-exist peacfully. Muslims did not break that treaty.
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on my genocide? My my, why so much violence?
Back to your comments...well if the muslims didn't have an uber powerful army that could thwart pagan attacks, then why did they go into mecca knowing full well there could be an attack...
And muslims did fight many wars in those days, which were quite intense...
Its not about having a powerful Army - woh tho Allah was on their side, so they have all the power they need.
It was more about strategy if I'm understanding Maddie correct. If they took Mecca in their control, given it was the center of opposition, then it would be easier for the deen to spread.
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Assalamualaikum,
I guess nobody read the book i posted-
here's a simple equation i made
equation of reading Raheequl-Makhtoom
read the book (or at least part concerning this thread)= questions answered= no more need for this thread :)
Assalamualaikum