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Feb 17, 622
The Migration from Makkah to Madina
The Prophets Migration from Makkah to Madina was a turning point in the history of Islam. The Quraysh were not happy with the Prophet spreading the message of Islam and preaching a new religion which was different from theirs. It caused many problems towards the muslims, especially those who did not have much, this resulted in a change. Yathrib was a small town that would welcome Prophet Muhammad PBUH. Although the town was filled with a variety of cultures, it was much more open than the Qura -
Feb 17, 622
The Migration from Makkah to Madina Part 2
Quraysh. There was a Variety of cultures thus opening their arms to the Prophet. It was not safe to be around the Quraysh so the Muslims escaped. They planned out an escape by leaving the city in small groups. Once the tribes of Makkah heard about the absense of the Prophet, they began to create and plot a plan to kill Prophet Muhammad PBUH. -
Mar 17, 624
The Battle of Badr Part 2
An important factor in this battle was the fact that the Quraysh had many more people with them for this battle. Prophet Muhammad had gathered only 313 men while the Quraysh had 950 men. The muslims won with the help of the Angel Jibraeel -
Mar 17, 624
The Battle of Badr Part 1
The Battle of Badr was a key battle that occured in March 17th 264.There had been numerous small battles although this Battle was much more, it was planned, plotted and ready.The Muslims and the qurayash's tensions had continued and things were boiling up. The Quraysh were not happy that Islam was spreading and needed it to stop. To continue, Mohammad's men had intended to attack a caravan led by Abu Sufayan although this did not happen as he learned about the danger anc called help from Makkah. -
Mar 17, 625
The Millitary Period
The Millitary Period was Prophet Muhammad's success. Early problems led to three important battles that would be written in history. The three battles were the following:
1. The Battle of Badr (March 624)
2.The Battle of Uhd (March 625)
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Mar 19, 625
The Battle of Uhud
The Battle of Uhud was fought on March 19th 625 at the valley of Mount Uhud. It occured between the muslim community of Madina led by the Prophet Muhammad PBUH and a force led by Abu Sufayan from Makkah. Abu Sufayan was eager to get revenge of Prophet Muhammad PBUH after they won against in the Quraysh in the Battle of Badr. Prophet Muhammad took 1000 men and although some had left the tribe. Neither won or lost this battle although it was of grave importance. -
Mar 31, 627
The Battle of the Trench Part 2
They knew that if they could kill Muhammad, their interests would be safeguarded, and their hegemony would be restored in Arabia. With this aim they decided to strike a final and a crushing blow upon Medina, and to exterminate all Muslims. -
Mar 31, 627
The Battle of The Trench Part 1
The Battle of the Trench took place on the 31 March 627. It was a battle between the Confederate Armies and the Madinah defenders. The Confederates was estimated to have at least 10,000 men with 600 horses and some camels while the defendants numbered to have 3000 people. In this battle they dug a trench to render the enemy cavalry ineffective. The Pagans considered Islam a threat to the their economic and political supremacy in Arabia, and they could never be reconciled to its existence. -
Feb 23, 630
The Final Years
Muhammad returned to live in Medina. In the next three years, he consolidated most of the Arabian Peninsula under Islam. In March, 632, he returned to Mecca one last time to perform a pilgrimage, and tens of thousands of Muslims joined him. -
The Conquest of Makkah Part 2
The muslims had taken control over Makkah. There was a little controvosey as some small battles had occures although after a short skirmish the Quresh gave ground after losing twelve men. Muslim losses were two warriors -
The Conquest of Makkah Part 1
The Conquest of Makkah occured on the 11th of December 629. In the year 628, the Quraysh and the Muslims community signed a treaty called the Treaty of Hudaybiyah. After Abu Sufyan’s departure, Muhammad immediately ordered the assembling of a large army.The Muslim army had 10,000 men and were set out for Makkah on Wednesday, November 29, 629, The army stayed at Marr-uz-Zahran, located ten miles north of Makkah. The Muslim army entered Makkah December 11, 629. The muslims had taken control over
