War Criminals and the Conquest of Makkah
Ilm Seeker writes about the conquest of Makkah, and the role of five enemies of Islam who later embraced the faith and played key roles for the Muslim cause. This incident truly epitomizes the Prophet’s role as a mercy for the universe.
In the eight year after Hijrah (8AH), the Messenger of Allah (صلي الله عليه وسلم) and his companions conquered Mecca–without a single sword-swing. 10,000 Muslim warriors arrived at the gates, and the inhabitants of Mecca raised their arms in surrender.
The norm during those days was that when a land is conquered, ALL its people are killed, and its women and children are taken as slaves and property. So when the Messenger of Allah (صلي الله عليه وسلم) conquered Mecca, the Meccans became frightened. And they should’ve been–this is the man who they slandered, tortured, ridiculed, persecuted, and fought for 21 years.
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