The truce of Hudaybiyah was broken by the Quraish when they sided with the tribe of Banu Bakr (with whom they had a pact to help one another), they attacked the tribe of Khuza'a who were the allies of the Muslims.
The treaty was no longer effective. Abu Sufyaan ibn Harb realized this and did his best to revive the treaty, but the Muslims had already realized that the kuffar were not to be trusted, and the treaty was never revived. This was a victory for the Muslims.
On hearing the news that the kuffar had broken the truce Rasulullah prepared to leave for Makkah. Every precaution was taken to keep the kuffar unaware of the coming of the Muslim army.
It was the 10th day of Ramadan in the year 8 Hijri that an army of 10000 Muslims marched towards Makkah. The Muslims encamped at Mar-uz-Zahraan, a place a few kilometers from Makkah.
When the shepherds of Makkah returned in the evening they reported to the Makkans that a huge army was encamped outside Makkah at Mar-uz-Zahraan. Abu Sufyaan ibn Harb went to investigate who this army was and what were they doing in the valley of Makkah.
During his investigation he met Hazrat Abbas, the uncle of Rasulullah who convinced Abu Sufyaan ibn Harb to have an audience with Rasulullah.
Abu Sufyaan ibn Harb the arch-enemy of Islam who had instigated so many battles against the Muslims was now in the tent of the Prophet. Rasulullah offered him protection from any harm.
The Muslim army triumphantly entered Makkah without any bloodshed and the kuffar surrendered without an attempt to resist. The city of Makkah was now at the mercy of Rasulullah and the Muslims.
Everybody was present in the courtyard of the Haram (sanctuary of the Kaba). The enemies of Rasulullah and Islam were helpless. Rasulullah asked them: 'What do you expect at my hands?'
The voices of their hearts rang out: 'Kindness and pity, gracious brother, gracious nephew'. They were not disappointed.
Rasulullah used the noble words of Hazrat Yusuf When he addressed his brothers: 'Have no fear this day, May Allah forgive you, and He is the Most Merciful of those who show mercy'.
Hinda, the wife of Abu Sufyaan ibn Harb, who had mutilated the body of Hazrat Hamza came in the presence of Rasulullah covered in a veil.
The most bitter enemy was touched with general amnesty (general pardon) of Rasulullah and accepted Islam.
Rasulullah purified the sacred House of Allah (Kaba) removing all its 360 idols and stones, reciting "Truth has come and Falsehood vanished and no more shall falsehood return"
Now every nook and corner of Makkah witnessed and resounded with the call of Tauheed. Rasulullah also proclaimed that: 'Allah has forbidden the sale of intoxicants and usury (Interest) is declared as Haraam'
It was indeed a unique conquest for Islam and triumph of Rasulullah's unshakable faith in his sacred cause.
Witness our beloved Nabi now seated on mount Safa delivering his sermon to the multitude of people, contrast this with his flight (Hijrat), stay in the Cave of Thoor and receiving wounds in the battles.
Now his faith in 'SURELY ALLAH IS WITH US' is the secret of his success in life and mission.
Rasulullah had left Madinah for Makkah with the Muslim Army on Wednesday 10th Ramadan 8 Hijri and entered Makkah on the 20th of Ramadan and on that very day Makkah was conquered.
He remained in Makkah for about 10-15 days and thereafter returned to Madinah Tayibah.
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