Tag: Makkah
Quraysh Punishes Those Who Listen To Recitation Of The Quran
The early Muslims faced a lot of persecution. At times, the early Muslims were murdered for their beliefs. For example, if anyone – Muslim or non-Muslim were to get caught listening to the recitation of the Quran they were punished. Early classical sources mention this. Ibn Ishaq (704 – 768 AD): “If anyone of them… Read More ›
“Others Fighting For The Cause Of Allah…” – Surah 73:20
Background This is a Makkan verse (Tafsir Ibn kathir). Fighting was only legislated when the Muslims were exiled out of Makkah to Madinah. However, there other scholars who are of the opinion that it was revealed in Madinah (Mawdudi and Abdullah Yusuf Ali). Analysing Verse “Indeed, your Lord knows, [O Muhammad], that you stand [in… Read More ›
“Permission To Fight Has Been Given To Those Who Are Being Fought…” Surah 22:39
Background This is one of the first verses revealed for fighting against the Quraysh who wronged and persecuted the believers for thirteen years. (Tafsir Ibn kathir, Tanwir al-Miqbas min Tafsir Ibn ‘Abbas, Asbab Al-Nuzul by Al-Wahidi and Ibn Al-Qayyim Al-Jawziyyah in Mukhtasar Zad Al-Ma’ad). Analysing Verses 22:39 Permission [to fight] has been given to those… Read More ›
“Fought For The Cause Of Allah And Were Patient…” – Surah 16:110
Background Scholars are of the opinion that this verse was revealed in Makkah (Mawdudi and Dr. Muhammad Asad). [1] [2] Analysing Verse “Then, indeed your Lord, to those who emigrated after they had been compelled [to renounce their religion] and thereafter fought [for the cause of Allah ] and were patient – indeed, your Lord,… Read More ›
“When We Intend To Destroy A City…” – Surah 17:16
Background This verse was revealed in Makkah, Scholar Mawdudi comments: “The very first verse indicates that this Surah was revealed on the occasion of Mi`raj (Ascension). According to the Traditions and books on the life of the Holy Prophet, this event happened one year before Hijrah. Thus, this Surah is one of those which were… Read More ›
The Battle Of Autas (Awtas)
Battle of Autas took place because the Muslims had to defend themselves against the league tribes who formed an alliance together to attack the Muslim community, the battle of Hunayn. It was a war of self-defence. Please also read the following article on what happened to the captive women, to get a better understanding of… Read More ›
The Battle Of Hunayn (Hunain)
Prophet Muhammad and his Companions conquered Makkah peacefully. This was the home of the Prophet (p) and its companions who were persecuted and pursued even when they left to find safe sanctuary in Madinah. The conquest of Makkah took place as a consequence of the Quraysh, they instigated the banu Bakr in fighting against Khuza’a,… Read More ›
The Conquest Of Mecca (Makkah)
In the year 6 Hijri, a treaty was concluded (treaty of Hudaybiyah) with the leaders of Quraysh and Prophet Muhammed. According to the pact, Quraysh and the Muslims were free to make agreements with the tribes they liked. As a result, the Banu khuza’a tribe decided to make a pact with the Muslims. And the… Read More ›
The Expedition Of Ali ibn Abi Talib To Hamdan
Ali Ibn Abi Talib was sent to preach the message of Islam to the people of Hamdan. Inviting them to embrace Islam if they were convinced with the Message. Report Tabari: “The Messenger of God sent Khalid b. al-Walid to the people of the Yemen inviting them to Islam, and I was among those who… Read More ›
The Treaty Of Hudaybiyyah
Report Kitab al-tabaqat al-kabir – Ibn Sa’d: “Verily the Apostle of Allah performed Umrah in the year of al-Hudaybiyah in Dhu al-Qa’dah. He performed Umrah in the year he MADE PEACE WITH THE QURAYSH in Dhu al-Qa’dah.” [1] Scholar Shaykh Allama shibli Nu’mani: “The treaty of Hudaibiya holds an especial importance in the history of… Read More ›
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