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What was the approximate size of Prophet Muhammad's following when they peacefully entered Mecca?
What was the approximate size of Prophet Muhammad's following when they peacefully entered Mecca?
Which action is most representative of the 'general amnesty' declared by Prophet Muhammad upon his return to Mecca?
Which action is most representative of the 'general amnesty' declared by Prophet Muhammad upon his return to Mecca?
What was the primary purpose of the Farewell Pilgrimage, according to the content?
What was the primary purpose of the Farewell Pilgrimage, according to the content?
What significant change occurred in the Kaaba after the conquest of Mecca?
What significant change occurred in the Kaaba after the conquest of Mecca?
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Which event directly marked the beginning of the Caliphate era?
Which event directly marked the beginning of the Caliphate era?
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Study Notes
Peaceful Conquest of Mecca
- Muhammad and his followers (approximately 10,000) entered Mecca peacefully in 630 CE.
- The Quraysh tribe surrendered without significant fighting.
- Only minor conflicts occurred.
- Idols in the Kaaba were destroyed, establishing monotheism.
General Amnesty
- Muhammad granted pardons to Meccans, including former enemies.
- Key figures, like Abu Sufyan, were forgiven.
- Many Meccans converted to Islam.
Consolidation of Islam
- Mecca became Islam's central sanctuary.
- The Kaaba was dedicated to Allah.
- Numerous Meccans embraced Islam due to Muhammad's kindness and Islam's success.
Expanding Influence
- Muhammad's control over the Arabian Peninsula was strengthened post-Mecca conquest.
- Several tribes and regions pledged allegiance to Islam.
The Farewell Pilgrimage
- Muhammad made the Farewell Pilgrimage to Mecca in 632 CE.
- He gave a famous sermon which emphasized equality, justice, women's rights, and Muslim community unity.
Passing of Muhammad
- Muhammad died in 632 CE after returning to Medina from the pilgrimage.
- His death marked the beginning of the Caliphate era.
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Explore the significant events surrounding the peaceful conquest of Mecca by Muhammad and his followers in 630 CE. Discover the implications of this pivotal moment for the spread of Islam and its establishment as a major religious force in the Arabian Peninsula. Understand the key themes of forgiveness, consolidation of faith, and the Farewell Pilgrimage.
