He was born between 570-580 in Mecca home of the great fair. His very name means praiseworthy and as a teen Bahira the Christian Monk foresaw his career as a prophet of God, Muhammad was clearly meant for great things. Indeed the Prophet of Islam had several significant events throughout his career. There are three, however, that I will argue to be the most significant for the growth of the Islamic faith: his revelation at Mount Hira, the unification of Meccan and Median Muslims into the beginning of ummah, and lastly the 628 Treaty of Hudaybiyya. First and foremost there would be no Islam if not for his original revelation in Cave of Hira. Located on Jabal al-Nour, or the “Mountain of Light/illumination”. Just 3 kilometers outside Mecca, Muhammad had come visit this cave annually for meditation. One inspirational visit in 610 he received his original revelation from God in the form of two visions, later thought
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Created on the outskirts of Mecca at Hudaybiyyah, the treaty had two main parts. It both affirmed a 10-year peace, and authorized Muhammad's followers to return the following year in a peaceful 3-day pilgrimage. The importance of this is nearly immeasurable. November 629, after 6 years away Muhammad and many Muslims were allowed into Mecca, the first pilgrimage. Islam’s power and influence was acknowledged and many new followers were gained. With the Mecca war suspended, Khaibar became the focus of Muhhamad’s military efforts and was easily stormed with little loss due to their negligible defenses.. Lastly, due to a breach of this treaty where the Bakr clan attacked the Khuza`a because they allied with Muhammad, Mecca was then conquered in what was a fairly peaceful occupation of 10,000 men in December 630. Idols were demolished and Abu Suyan leader of the Meccan Kuraish clan accepted Islam. Most Meccan’s converted to Islam and Muhammad’s journey had come full
Created on the outskirts of Mecca at Hudaybiyyah, the treaty had two main parts. It both affirmed a 10-year peace, and authorized Muhammad's followers to return the following year in a peaceful 3-day pilgrimage. The importance of this is nearly immeasurable. November 629, after 6 years away Muhammad and many Muslims were allowed into Mecca, the first pilgrimage. Islam’s power and influence was acknowledged and many new followers were gained. With the Mecca war suspended, Khaibar became the focus of Muhhamad’s military efforts and was easily stormed with little loss due to their negligible defenses.. Lastly, due to a breach of this treaty where the Bakr clan attacked the Khuza`a because they allied with Muhammad, Mecca was then conquered in what was a fairly peaceful occupation of 10,000 men in December 630. Idols were demolished and Abu Suyan leader of the Meccan Kuraish clan accepted Islam. Most Meccan’s converted to Islam and Muhammad’s journey had come full