# 10,000-Strong Muslim Army Enters Mecca! After 21 Years! - AI Visualized - O Messenger | Ep. 10

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The leading commander of the Quraysh, Khalid ibn Walid. The genius of the Quraysh, Amr ibn al-Aas. And the keeper of the key to the Kaaba, Uthman ibn Talha. All three had set out from different places, but their paths crossed in a region called Haddah. They all had one thing in common: their hatred towards Islam. Remember Khalid ibn Walid. At Uhud, where Hamza and Mus'ab ibn Umair were martyred, he was the main person responsible for the defeat of the Muslim army. He commanded the armies of the idolaters against the Muslims. Remember Amr ibn al-Aas? When the companions migrated to Abyssinia (Ethiopia), he was the one who chased after them and did everything he could to bring them back.

He would use his political genius against the Muslims. He would say, "Even if all the Quraysh became Muslim, I don't think I ever would." As for Uthman ibn Talha, he had lost his father, his uncle, and four brothers, one after the other, at the Battle of Uhud. They were fighting on the side of the Quraysh. And now, a long time had passed. Their thoughts and feelings had dramatically changed, and their characters had matured. This video series is based on hundreds of references from reliable Islamic sources. All AI visuals were prepared in consultation with qualified Muslim scholars and are in line with Islamic guidelines. All the events that they had lived through had exhausted them.

Khalid and Uthman had arranged in Makkah to meet here. But Amr didn't know about either of them. Allah made their paths cross here. So, what was the purpose of their journey? Amr asked, "Where are you going, Oh Khalid?" "Oh Amr, the right path has now become absolutely clear. I have no doubt that Muhammad ﷺ is a Prophet. In my opinion, there is no point in wasting any more time. I am going to Madinah to become Muslim." Amr breathed a sign of relief, because his intention was also the same. He said, "By Allah, I am on this road...

for the very same purpose." All three of them were on their way to meet the Prophet (peace be upon him), having left all their bad intentions behind, feeling deep regret and shame for what they had done in the past. When the Prophet (peace be upon him) saw them from a distance, he smiled and said to those around him, "Makkah has sent you its most precious ones." They quickly entered the presence of Rasulullah ﷺ. Just think about it, until that time, they had done great harm to the Muslims. Yet, the Messenger of Allah ﷺ did not question them, nor did he remind them of the past. This was his noble character.

If the person in front of him was regretful, he would never throw their mistakes in their face. All he wanted was for them to save their eternal lives. First, Khalid extended his hand and said, "I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, and that you are the Messenger of Allah." He was ashamed. "Oh Messenger of Allah, I fought in battles against you. You know that. I ask you to pray to Allah to forgive my sins in this regard." The Prophet's words would bring relief to Khalid's heart. After all, which of his words wouldn't?

He said, "Oh Khalid, Islam wipes away all the sins committed before it." Then he raised his hands and made this dua (supplication): "Oh Allah, forgive Khalid for all the efforts he made to turn Your servants away from Your path." Khalid felt a huge weight lifted off his shoulders. From that moment on, he would use his strength and military genius for the glory and the spread of Islam. Because of the bravery he would show on this path, the Prophet (peace be upon him) would call him "Sayfullah," meaning the Sword of Allah. Then, Amr ibn al-Aas extended his hand and asked for the same things as Khalid. The Prophet ﷺ made the same dua (supplication) for Amr as well.

He finally found the peace he had been seeking for years. Later, the Prophet (peace be upon him) would appoint him to lead the Muslim army in many battles, and Allah would grant many victories through him. The genius of the Quraysh would now serve Islam. And his greatest victory would be the conquest of Egypt. Allah would bring Islam to those lands through him. For this reason, he would be remembered as the conqueror of Egypt. Finally, Uthman ibn Talha extended his hand, and he too became Muslim. And so, three important figures joined the ranks of Islam on the same day in front of Rasulullah (peace and blessings be upon him). Remember what Allah said in Surah Al-Fath (The Victory Chapter)?

Allah knew what you did not know. The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah had lowered the weapons of hatred against Islam and had broken down the walls in people's hearts. Our Prophet (peace be upon him) had said, "The Mushrikun (polytheists) have accepted that you may go to Makkah and take care of your needs, and that you'll be safe while coming and going. In this way, they will see and learn Islam from you. Allah will make you victorious over them and bring you back from there safe and with rewards. This is the greatest of conquests." And that's exactly what happened. Nineteen years had passed between the beginning of Prophethood and the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah.

Then, after Hudaybiyyah, only one more year went by. And remarkably, in that one year, more people embraced Islam than in the previous nineteen years combined. That's why the Quran called Hudaybiyyah "Fatham Mubina," a clear victory. Even though it looked like a defeat at first. With the Conquest of Khaybar, the conflict with the Jewish tribes was brought to an end. With Hudaybiyyah, a spiritual victory had been achieved, and the Muslims had shown their strength to the nearby Arab tribes. However, the most fundamental problem still remained unsolved. The Kaaba had been built for the sole purpose of worshipping Allah alone. But now, its inside and its surroundings were filled with idols.

All kinds of shameful acts and sins were being committed around it. In such a state, how could that place still be the symbol of Tawhid (Oneness of God)? This problem must be solved. The Kaaba had to belong to Islam, and the idols around it had to be removed. But how? A ten-year peace treaty had been made with the people of Makkah. But Allah is Musabbib al-Asbab, the One who creates and controls causes as He wills, and helps His servants by bringing the necessary means together. And now, the time was drawing near for the duas (supplications) made for the Kaaba's liberation to be answered. Not long after this, Allah created a cause for this.

It would be the Quraysh themselves who would break the treaty. A delegation from the tribe of Khuza'a, who were allies of the Prophet (peace be upon him), suddenly arrived in Madinah. According to a term in the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah, other Arab tribes were free to make an alliance with whichever side they wished. And Khuza'a had chosen to side with the Prophet (peace be upon him) and the Muslims. The head of the delegation, Amr, was deeply saddened. He explained why they had come. "Oh Messenger of Allah, Quraysh did not keep their promise. They broke the strongest agreement they had made with you. One night, they suddenly attacked us.

They caught us off guard and killed our people while some were in ruku (bowing) and some were in sujud (prostration). Help us." And so, the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah was openly broken. The Quraysh sent Abu Sufyan to Madinah to speak with the Messenger of Allah. Abu Sufyan first went to the Prophet (peace be upon him) and asked for the treaty to be renewed. However, he did not receive any response from Rasulullah ﷺ. Then he went to Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him), hoping that their family ties might help him find a solution. But this attempt was also in vain. This time he went to Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) and pleaded, "Try to renew the treaty.

Make peace between us." Umar replied in anger, "So you broke the treaty, did you? If there is anything left of it, may Allah destroy it as soon as possible. I will never go to the Messenger of Allah ﷺ to intercede on your behalf. By Allah, even if I could find nothing but a small ant, I would still fight you with it." Abu Sufyan left him and went straight to Uthman (may Allah be pleased with him). But the result was the same again. As a last hope, he went to Ali (may Allah be pleased with him), but he couldn't find any support from him either. Have you noticed? Hudaybiyyah did not bring even the slightest benefit to the Quraysh. Yet, they had been so confident.

In the end, it only made things easier for the Muslims. Having fewer enemies made it easier for them to focus on other threats. In the meantime, it also served the goal of slowly turning Makkah into a land of Islam. And once all these purposes had been fulfilled, Allah willed the treaty to be broken. This is how Allah grants ease to those who struggle in His path, at the most unexpected times, from the most unexpected places, and in the most unexpected ways. People often see such events as something evil. But from the perspective of Qadr (Divine Decree), there is so much wisdom hidden behind them. Do you remember these words?

"By Allah, you are the best of Allah's lands and the most beloved to me. By Allah, if I had not been expelled from you, I would never have left." These were the words the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said as he turned back to look at Makkah one last time before the Hijra (Migration). Every mountain and stone in Makkah had witnessed those words. And now, eight years had passed since that farewell. Makkah had been waiting for the day when it would finally reunite with the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) and his companions. Longing for them as it had never longed for anyone before. And finally, that blessed day was drawing near. Makkah would be liberated.

The years of longing would come to an end, and the Muslims of Makkah would return to their homes. The Prophet (peace be upon him) immediately began preparing for a major expedition. But he did not tell anyone where they were going. Keeping it secret was of the utmost importance. If the Mushrikun (polytheists) of Makkah were caught unprepared, the city could be taken without bloodshed, and the great victory could be achieved. His desire was to enter this blessed city without any fighting at all. For this reason, he carried out all preparations with great care and in complete secrecy.

When everything was ready, a massive army of ten thousand men stood before the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him), waiting for his command. This was the largest army the Muslims had ever gathered until that day. They were now ready to march. The most sincere prayers were on their tongues and in their hearts. The time had come to face the people who had tortured them for 21 years and had taken away their homes and wealth. They were the ones who had treated the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) with all kinds of cruelty for so many years. So, what would they do on that day? And more importantly, how would the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) treat them in return?

Many emotional scenes that will make us love and admire the Prophet (peace be upon him) even more are waiting for us in this very next part of this episode. It was the month of Ramadan, and Rasulullah ﷺ was making this dua (supplication): "Oh Allah, hold back the spies and scouts of Quraysh until we suddenly appear in their land." Since they started their journey, he had been keeping the destination a secret. His intention was to take Makkah by surprise. He wanted a victory without a battle. But despite all the efforts to maintain secrecy, someone carrying the news had already set out. A woman from the tribe of Muzaynah was on her way to Makkah.

Just when it looked like Rasulullah's whole plan was about to be ruined, he was informed of this through revelation. He immediately called Ali, Zubayr ibn al-Awwam, and Miqdad ibn al-Aswad (may Allah be pleased with them) and commanded: "Go quickly until you reach the Garden of Khakh. There you will find a woman on a camel. She has a letter. Take it from her." The three companions hurried to the Garden of Khakh and found the woman there. They asked her, "Where is the letter you're carrying?" "I don't have any letter." Ali knew that she was lying. So he said, "The Messenger of Allah never lies." He then warned her firmly to give them the letter and threatened to search her if she didn't.

Finally, the woman took out the letter she had hidden in her braided hair. The letter was sent by one of the companions, Hatib ibn Abi Balta'a. He was a Muhajir (migrant) who had fought in the Battle of Badr and had also been sent as an envoy to the ruler of Egypt, Muqawqis. The companions were shocked. They could not make sense of it. The Prophet (peace be upon him) called for Hatib and asked him why he had written the letter. Hatib's family was in Makkah, and because he was not from the Quraysh, he had no one there to protect them. He wanted to do the Quraysh a favor so that when Makkah was surrounded, they would not harm his family.

He explained the situation and said, "I did not do this because I left my religion, or I accepted disbelief after Islam. By Allah, I am firm in my faith in Allah and His Messenger." After listening to him, Rasulullah (peace be upon him) turned to his companions and said, "Hatib has told you the truth. So do not say anything but good about him." And he forgave him. Time passed. The expedition was still kept completely secret, and they continued to move forward. The people of Makkah had not heard even the slightest news. Finally, the army set up camp at a place called Marr az-Zahran. It was night. A deep darkness covered the valley. The only sound was the whistling of the wind.

Then suddenly, fires were lit everywhere. The Messenger of Allah wanted to show the army's arrival to the Makkans through these fires. The light of Islam, which they had tried so hard to extinguish, had now surrounded Makkah completely. They had waited for this religion to weaken and the believers to decrease. They had tried everything they could for years, but all their efforts had failed. What a majestic sight this was! The Messenger of Allah specifically ordered the companions to light far more fires than necessary. This way, the army would seem much larger and the Mushrikun would lose their courage completely. But what was happening in Makkah?

When they saw the scene, they were frozen in terror. They looked at one another with fear and worry. No one could understand what was going on. But one thing was clear. This night was the beginning of a great change. Abu Sufyan set out in the darkness of the night. He wanted to find out what was happening. Together with his two friends, he was going to look around, secretly gather information and then return. He didn't want to be noticed. But is it possible to hide from Allah who sees everything? The Prophet ﷺ informed his companions. He told them to stay alert and said that they would certainly come across Abu Sufyan. And that is exactly what happened.

Abbas noticed Abu Sufyan and immediately took him under his protection. He placed him on his mule behind him and took him to the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. When Abu Sufyan's two friends were also brought into the tent, Rasulullah ﷺ asked them about the situation in Makkah. They stayed in the tent until very late at night. Rasulullah ﷺ invited them to Islam. And right there, both of Abu Sufyan's friends took shahada. But Abu Sufyan was still not sure. He asked for some time to think. Then they all were taken to their tents. Abu Sufyan was going to see the Messenger of Allah again in the morning. What would happen tomorrow? What would change? The companions had one question on their minds.

Would Abu Sufyan finally embrace Islam? For now, no one knew the answer. When morning came, Abbas brought Abu Sufyan to the Prophet ﷺ. The Messenger of Allah looked him straight in the eye and asked, "Oh Abu Sufyan, hasn't the time come for you to say La ilaha illallah (There is no god but Allah)?" Abu Sufyan replied, "But what am I supposed to do with all these idols? How can I give up Lat and Uzza?" Umar was waiting behind the tent. When he heard this, he became furious and said, "Be grateful that you are inside the tent. If you were outside, you would never be able to say these words." Abu Sufyan replied, "Oh Umar, shame on you. You're as harsh as your father.

And besides, oh son of Khattab, I didn't come for you. I came for my cousin. I will speak to him. So let us talk." Then he turned to the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) and said, "May my mother and father be sacrificed for you. In your calmness and gentleness, in your generosity and nobility, and in how you care for your family ties, there is no one better than you." Then, he fell silent for a while, thinking deeply. Finally, he could not help but confess and said, "By Allah, I think there is no god except Allah. Because if there really were another god besides Allah, he would have helped me, protected me from harm, and brought me some benefit." The conversation went on for a while.

Then finally, Abu Sufyan recited the shahada (Testimony of Faith) and became Muslim. At that moment, he turned a new page in his life. A completely new era had begun for him. However, he was over 60 years old. So it would surely take time for faith to take root in his heart. The Messenger of Allah ﷺ then turned to Abbas and said, "Oh Abbas, take Abu Sufyan to the narrow part of the valley, to the mountain pass where the horses are packed close together, so that he can see the greatness of Allah's army." This was actually a precaution. If Abu Sufyan went straight back to Makkah, the Mushrikun (polytheists) might change his mind.

But when he saw the size of the army, he would understand how helpless Quraysh really was. He would then tell the idolaters that resisting such a force would be pointless, and would discourage them from fighting back. Abbas (may Allah be pleased with him) carried out Rasulullah's order, and Abu Sufyan watched the Muslim army in amazement. He said, "Oh Abbas, until today, I have never seen an army or a people like this." Then he quickly set out to warn the Mushrikun (polytheists). He called out, "Oh people of Quraysh! Muhammad is here!

He has come right to your door with an army so great that you cannot stand against it." Then he shouted as loudly as he could, "Whoever enters the house of Abu Sufyan is safe! Whoever goes into his own house and closes the door is safe! Whoever takes refuge in Al-Masjid al-Haram (The Sacred Mosque) is safe!" Many of the Mushrikun (polytheists) could not hold back their anger. Even Abu Sufyan's wife Hind started insulting him. Ikrimah, the son of Abu Jahl, and Safwan ibn Umayyah tried to provoke the people. But no one paid any attention to them. Everyone scattered to find refuge. The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) had divided the army into five main divisions.

And he gave the commander of each division the same clear order: "Do not fight anyone unless you are resisted or attacked." Finally, the long-awaited moment had arrived. After years of separation, the Muslim army was entering Makkah. The Messenger of Allah was on his camel, Qaswa, with his head bowed in deep humility. He lowered his blessed head so much that his forehead was almost touching the back of his camel. He knew that this victory belonged to Allah, and he was declaring this to everyone. Just as in every moment of his life, he set the most beautiful example in this moment too. He was entering Makkah with majesty and dignity.

On the one hand, he was thanking and praising Allah, and on the other, he was reciting Surah Al-Fath (The Chapter of Victory), the Surah that gave the good news of this conquest. Faces were smiling and hearts were finding peace. Makkah was finally becoming a land of Islam. The longing was now over. The injustice, the insults, and the oppression the Muslims had suffered were left behind. Now, the victorious side was the Muslims. Rasulullah was making his way through the streets of Makkah. Every street, every corner was full of memories. At one place, he remembered the mocking looks of people. As another, it was as if their insults and hurtful words were still echoing in his ears.

Some had even called him terrible names to his face: liar, insane, magician, Ma'zallah (God forbid). They had thrown camel intestines onto his back. He had endured a three-year boycott and hunger. For years, he had kept calling the same people to Islam, people who had rejected him again and again. Every street was full of memories. They had forced him to leave his own city. But now, how could he return with such an army? How had he conquered the hearts of so many people? He moved forward and forward. And then, there it was. The Kaaba stood before them in all its majesty.

The Prophet (peace be upon him) was reciting the Takbir (Exaltation), and with one voice, all the Muslims shouted, "Allahu Akbar! Allahu Akbar!" (Allah is the Greatest!), making Makkah tremble. Remember the day when Islam was first announced openly in Makkah? The Takbirs of the 40 Muslims in Dar al-Arqam (House of Arqam) were like a seed. And that seed had sprouted and grown. And now, it was echoing as the Takbirs of 10,000 people. "Allahu Akbar! Allahu Akbar!" But there was something painful to see. The Kaaba was surrounded by 360 idols.

With the staff in his hand, the Prophet (peace be upon him) began to touch those idols one by one, reciting this Ayah (verse): "The truth has come and falsehood has vanished. Indeed, falsehood is bound to vanish." Every idol he touched fell to the ground. The Quraysh had even placed idols inside the Kaaba, but now, not a single idol was left standing. It was time for the Zuhr (noon) prayer. At the command of the Prophet (peace be upon him), Bilal climbed onto the roof of the Kaaba and began to give the Adhan (call to prayer).

The same Bilal they had dragged through the streets with a rope around his neck, the one they tortured to make him give up his faith and look down on as a slave, was now standing on the Kaaba calling out the Adhan with a powerful voice. "Allahu Akbar! Allahu Akbar!" Declaring the victory of Islam, his voice was spreading across all of Makkah. The hateful Mushrikun (polytheists) hiding in their homes were devastated. As Towards Eternity, we have worked tirelessly to bring you this AI visualized series. And now, InshaAllah (God willing), we want to produce a new series on the lives of our noble Prophets Alayhi-s-Salam (peace be upon them).

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At that moment, some of the leaders of Quraysh—Abu Sufyan, Attab ibn Asid, and Harith ibn Hisham— were talking among themselves. Attab complained, "How lucky my father Asid is. Allah has honored him by not letting him see this day. Could Muhammad not find anyone else for the call to prayer other than this man?" Then Abu Sufyan said, "I am afraid to say anything. Even if no one else hears us, the sand and stones under our feet will tell him, and he will find out." A short while later, they saw the Messenger of Allah. They had no idea what they were about to witness. Rasulullah (peace be upon him) told them exactly what they had said to each other, word for word. They were stunned.

How could he know what they had spoken about in private? That day, these two leading figures of the Quraysh, Attab and Harith, also became Muslim. Just think about it. Until that day, they had both stood firmly against Islam. They had lived like this for years. They had even lost some of their relatives while fighting against the Muslims. But now, when they were asked why they had changed their religion, their answer was simple: "We witnessed the miracle of the Prophet (peace be upon him)." Throughout the history of the Seerah (biography of the Prophet), there were many people who used to be staunch enemies of Islam but became Muslims after witnessing a miracle.

Is there any possibility that the miracles they witnessed were a lie? Could they have changed their religion, their purpose in life, and their entire mindset for something that never happened? Of course not. These miracles were real. They were true. As for the third person in that gathering, Abu Sufyan said, "Oh Messenger of Allah, praise be to Allah that I didn't say anything." Rasulullah (peace be upon him) now wanted to enter the Kaaba he had missed so deeply. He sent word to Uthman ibn Talha and asked him to bring the key. For many years, his family had been responsible for keeping that key. And now, Uthman thought this duty would no longer stay with his family.

On the other hand, the Prophet's uncle Abbas greatly wished to have this honor. When Uthman brought the key, the Prophet asked him, "Didn't what I had told you long ago come true?" What was he referring to? What had happened before? In the early years of Islam, the Messenger of Allah had invited Uthman to Islam, but he refused. "You've gone against your people's religion and come up with a new one." Then the Prophet (peace be upon him) said, "Oh Uthman, I hope a day will come when you will see me in a position where I can put this key wherever I want, and give it to whoever I want." Uthman remembered this clearly. He said, "Yes." Meaning, what Rasulullah ﷺ said has indeed come true.

Then he added, "I bear witness that you are the Messenger of Allah." He was worthy of keeping the key. He had carried out this duty for years. He truly deserved that trust. Everyone was wondering, who will get the key now? Then, the Messenger of Allah recited this Ayah (verse): "Indeed, Allah commands you to return trusts to their rightful owners. And when you judge between people, judge with justice." Then he said, "Oh Uthman, here, take your key. Today is a day of goodness and keeping promises." He then entered the Kaaba. He had the door closed and remained inside alone for some time. When he came out, a large crowd was waiting for him.

The Quraysh were nervously waiting to hear what he would decide about them. The Messenger of Allah ﷺ looked at them in silence for a while. What was he going to do? Was he going to insult and humiliate them, just as they had done to him? Would he throw camel intestines on them as they once did? Would he scatter thorns in their path and make them walk over them? Would he boycott them and starve them? Would he drive them out of their own homes? Would he order all of them to be killed? The Prophet (peace be upon him) praised and thanked Allah and began his Sermon of Conquest.

When he finished, he asked them, "Oh people of Quraysh, what do you think I will do with you now?" They called out, "You are a kind and generous brother, the son of a kind and generous brother. We expect nothing from you but good." Rasulullah (peace be upon him), who had been sent as a mercy to all the worlds, said, "My situation with you is like that of Yusuf and his brothers. Just as Yusuf said to his brothers, I say to you: There is no blame on you today. May Allah forgive you. He is the Most Merciful of those who show mercy. Go, you are free." Just imagine that scene. This was a forgiveness unmatched in history.

Because even though he had the power and authority to punish, he still forgave them. Is not that the greatest form of forgiveness? And isn't the greatest act of goodness to respond to evil with good? The stubbornness of the Quraysh was now completely shattered. Their eyes that had been blind to the truth were finally beginning to see. The next day, the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) went up to Safa Hill. This was the very place where years ago, he had first openly declared his Prophethood. Remember? He had not received the answer he hoped for from anyone. Instead, he had been insulted by his own uncle in front of everyone.

But now, the people of Quraysh were coming in large groups to accept faith. After the men, the women also came in groups to become Muslim. And among them was Hind, the wife of Abu Sufyan. She had covered her face to avoid being recognized and joined the women. She was full of deep regret for what she had done to the Prophet (peace be upon him) and the Muslims in the past. Her thoughts, heavy with guilt, were tearing her heart and mind apart. But she still had hope. She was hoping for the mercy of the Prophet of Mercy. When the Messenger of Allah learned that Hind had accepted Islam, he held no grudge against her. Despite all her past mistakes, he forgave her and accepted her pledge.

The name Hind reminds us of another name: Wahshi. He was a slave who gained his freedom in return for killing Hamza (may Allah be pleased with him), the beloved uncle of the Prophet. He even cut out Hamza's liver and brought it to Hind. And out of joy, she gave him all her jewelry. Wahshi gained his so-called freedom that day, but Makkah never treated him like a free man. In their eyes, he was still the same as before. How could he expect to be valued by people who were stuck in disbelief? Or what difference would their respect make? He was never free from the prison of his conscience. The Conquest of Makkah only made this burden heavier.

How could he stay among the Muslims after killing the Prophet's (peace be upon him) uncle? With these thoughts, Wahshi left Makkah. But could running away really free him from his past? Instead of turning to Allah, how could he change anything by running away? Wherever he went, the weight of his sins followed him. He was completely crushed by the burden of his conscience. In the midst of all this, an unexpected hand reached out to him. "A delegation is going to the Messenger of Allah to accept Islam. He does not harm envoys. Go with them and accept Islam." He followed the advice, returned to Makkah, and accepted Islam in front of the Prophet (peace be upon him).

"I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah." Our Lord has such infinite mercy that for those who repent, He promises to turn every single sin they committed into good deeds. He also gives them hope that they can replace their bad habits with good ones. Another scene of happiness unfolded for Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him). Since the early days of Islam, he had longed for his father to taste the sweetness of faith. He took him by the hand and brought him to the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him). The Prophet felt uncomfortable out of respect, that an elderly man had been brought to him.

He said, "Why didn't you leave this old man at home so that we could have visited him there?" Rasulullah placed his hands on the father's chest, gently rubbed it, and said, "Accept Islam, oh Abu Quhafah." And then, he became Muslim too. "I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah." But there were still some people who had not yet accepted faith. They were running away from the truth, from the light of guidance. Let's go back to the day of the conquest. That day, the Muslim army was divided into five units, and one of them was commanded by Khalid ibn Walid.

Meanwhile, Ikrimah ibn Abi Jahl and Safwan ibn Umayyah had gathered a group of fighters to resist. As the army was entering the city, they attacked Khalid's unit. Even though the Prophet did not want bloodshed, the Mushrikun (polytheists) insisted on fighting. In a short time, they lost thirteen men and ran away. Ikrimah managed to escape and reached the port. Despite everything, he was still trying to run away from his Lord. He got on a ship to go to Abyssinia. He wanted to leave everything behind. But his Lord did not abandon him. Suddenly, an unexpected storm broke out at sea. The wind got stronger and stronger. The ship began to shake and rock violently.

They feared that it was about to sink. At that moment, the captain called out to the people on board: "Be sincere! Be honest! Only Allah can save us from this storm!" They were on the verge of sinking. The wind was fierce, and the sky was dark and gloomy. The people on the ship began to pray sincerely and only to Allah, and declare His Oneness. "Why are you praying like this? No one can help us except Allah." Ikrimah had come there to deny this very truth. But their words deeply affected him. So he prayed, "Oh Allah, if You save me from this danger I am in, I will go to Muhammad and accept Islam." Then, after a while, the storm calmed down.

Later, Ikrimah described that moment like this: "That was when I began to understand Islam, and the love for it entered my heart. I told the people on the ship, 'Take me back. By Allah, I will now return to Muhammad.'" After Ikrimah had left Makkah, his wife Umm Hakim became Muslim. She went to the Messenger of Allah ﷺ and asked him to forgive her husband. And the Prophet of Mercy granted Ikrimah safety. Umm Hakim immediately set out with her slave to look for her husband. After a long journey, she found him on the shores of Tihamah. A marriage that once dragged them towards Hell would now turn into one that would lead them to Paradise.

Filled with shame, Ikrimah didn't know how he could face the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him). He kept thinking about everything he had done against Islam. How could he ever be forgiven? And on top of that, he was the son of Abu Jahl. His mind was full of thoughts. When his wife told him that the Prophet (peace be upon him) had granted him safety, he was amazed, and his heart felt at ease. After days of travel, they approached Makkah. The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) was worried that some people might hurt Ikrimah's feelings. So he told his companions, "Ikrimah is coming to you as a believer and a Muhajir (migrant). Do not speak badly about his father.

For saying bad words about the dead hurts the living, but it does not reach the dead." When Rasulullah (peace be upon him) saw them, out of joy, he immediately stood up and walked towards them. He then hugged Ikrimah and said, "Welcome, Oh Muhajir (migrant) horseman." Ikrimah did not expect such a warm greeting, but he still felt ashamed and kept his head down. Then they sat down and began to speak. And finally, Ikrimah recited the shahada (Testimony of Faith) and became Muslim. "I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah." His past life had been full of sins, and he had been in the darkness of shirk (polytheism). He wanted his heart to find peace at last.

He said, "Oh Messenger of Allah, I ask you to pray for my forgiveness for all the hostility I showed you, every step I took against you, every situation I opposed you, and every word I said to your face or behind your back." The Messenger of Allah raised his hands and asked Allah to forgive him. The heavy burden on Ikrimah's soul was finally lifted. Then, he made this promise to the Prophet (peace be upon him): "Oh Messenger of Allah, by Allah, I will spend twice the wealth in the path of Allah that I spent to turn people away from Him.

And I will fight twice the battles in the path of Allah that I fought to turn people away from Him." In this way, another dream of the Messenger of Allah came true. The Prophet had seen a dream he could not understand. He saw himself in Paradise, and there was a beautiful tree that pleased him. He asked, "Whose is this?" The answer was completely unexpected: "It belongs to Abu Jahl." He said to himself, "By Allah, he will never enter Paradise." But unlike us, Prophets do not see meaningless dreams. And on that day, the meaning of this dream became clear. That tree was Ikrimah, the son of Abu Jahl.

The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) also granted safety to prominent figures of Quraysh such as Safwan ibn Umayyah and Suhayl ibn Amr. And they too would become Muslim and spend the rest of their lives in the cause of Islam. May Allah be pleased with them all. There was great joy in the city. The people of Makkah were feeling the sweetness of faith, something they had searched for all their lives but could never find. In this spiritual atmosphere, a Bedouin came to the Messenger of Allah. He was trembling from excitement. Rasulullah noticed his state and said to him, "Be calm, for I am not a king.

I am only the son of a woman who ate dried meat." That day was full of examples of humility, compassion, and loyalty. A person might show humility, but to show it at the peak of victory, that is something else. A person might be compassionate and forgiving, but to show these virtues at the height of power, that is something else entirely. For both Makkah and the whole world, a brand new era had begun. Allah was completing His light. However, the Muslims of Madinah began to feel concerned. They were asking each other, "Allah has granted His Messenger the conquest of his own homeland.

Will the Prophet and his companions stay in Makkah now, or will they return with us?" They were deeply curious about this, but they had no answer for it yet. The Messenger of Allah realized their concern and asked the Ansar what they were talking about. They replied, "It's nothing, oh Messenger of Allah." But when he repeated his question a few times and saw that they were avoiding a clear answer, he understood what was on their minds. Then he said to them, "I will live with you and die with you." Once again, these words showed his deep bond with them.

In tears, the Ansar gathered around him and said, "By Allah, we said these things only because we love Allah and His Messenger, and for no other reason." The Conquest of Makkah had completely changed everything. The days of hardship were now over, and struggles had turned into ease. But in another way, it was also a sign that an era was coming to an end. Everything had fallen into place exactly as it was meant to be. But in the eyes of the Prophet (peace be upon him), along with the deep sense of peace, there was a silent wait. His greatest wish was now to finally meet the Most Beloved, his Lord.

On this Earth, where he had dedicated his heart and soul to spreading Allah's message for years, he would soon speak to his Ummah (community) one last time. And this time, not just a few people, but more than 100,000 believers would be there to witness that moment. So, what changed in the world after the conquest? What kind of political order was established in the Arabian Peninsula? What happened in the last days of the Prophet (peace be upon him)? What emotional moments took place? And as the Prophet of Mercy ﷺ took his last breath, what did he leave behind for his Ummah?

The answers to each of these questions and the fulfillment of the great glad tidings in Surah An-Nasr, all of it will be in the final episode of our series. See you then.