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In Episode 23 of Life of the Final Messenger ﷺ, we explore the historic events that led to the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah a moment that would become one of the greatest turning points in Islamic history.
After the painful trial of the slander against A’ishah (RA), the Prophet ﷺ saw a dream that the Muslims would enter Makkah peacefully to perform Umrah. Acting upon this vision, the Prophet ﷺ and his companions set out toward Makkah with the intention of worship, not war.
However, Quraysh blocked their path and prevented them from entering the city. The Muslims stopped at Hudaybiyyah, where tense negotiations began between the two sides.
During this period, rumors spread that Uthman ibn Affan (RA), who had been sent to Makkah, had been harmed. In response, the Prophet ﷺ called the companions to pledge their loyalty under a tree the Pledge of Ridwan.
This powerful moment demonstrated the unity, faith, and unwavering loyalty of the companions, setting the stage for the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah.
Timestamps:00:00–01:00 Opening: After the Trial of the Slander01:00–01:15 Intro01:15–02:00 The Muslims Set Out for Umrah02:00–02:10 Quraysh Block the Path02:10–04:10 At Hudaybiyyah04:10–05:10 Negotiations Begin05:10–06:35 The Pledge of Ridwan06:35–07:25 Closing: The Turning Point Approaches07:25–07:44 Next Episode Trailer
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