The Limit

Wadi Rum, Jordan by Yuliya Kosolapova

An entire army of companions of Prophet (PBUH) begin their move to Mecca. White clothes, rubbed and dusted by the bushes and thrones. Wet with sweat. Faces glowing with hope. 1400 people marched from Madina to Mecca to finally perform the Hajj in year 6 AH. Muhammad (PBUH) leading the column from the front. Like a snake crawling in sand, the column advancing to the city of Muhammad (PBUH), believing “This is the Day we Conquer Mecca”. It was a tough ride on rocky mountains and scorching desert.

Soon, muslims reached the well of Hudaybia, where they faced the resistance and had come to an halt. Prophet (PBUH) along with his companions waited to reach a conclusion of settlement. Multiple suggestions rose up. Muslims were ready to fight another battle with Quraysh.

In the hustle, passion and hope; Muslims inside their hearts knew they will make it to Mecca this time. They will visit the Ibrahimic house victorious, because the Prophet, they blindly trusted had promised them a dream. It was never clearer, never right in front of Muslims. While so close, Prophet (PBUH) took one un-expected decision, against the desires of his companions.

The treaty of Hudaybia

Prophet (PBUH), the leader of the tribe, the person responsible for carrying out the move, the leader who had never told a lie, finally made an agreement with Quraysh. According to the agreement of Hudaybia;

1 Muslims will be allowed to perform hajj after 1 year for only 3 x Days.

2 A captive Muslim will not be returned to Muslims, however, a captive Meccan will be sent back to Mecca.

3 Arab tribes are free to ally with any of the two groups; Muslims & Meccans.

4 Treaty is valid for 10 years, during which no battle will take place between the two groups.

5 Assets (trades) of Meccans are protected from any harm of Muslims.

6 Muslims will be allowed to perform their rituals freely (even in Mecca).

The reaction

Thorns by Andrey Grinkevich

All the companions opposed the agreement. Rejected the message of Prophet (PBUH). Ali wrote down these points. He followed the instincts of Prophet while none in 1400 stood beside him. While the rejection and opposition was in the air, Prophet (PBUH) ordered the convoy to change their dress back from Ihram and prepare the rides to Madina.

This was it. No more suggestions, advises, opinions and speeches. Once the truth was opposed, Prophet (PBUH) gave one liner order and moved on with his personal preparations for Mecca.

Conclusion

Do not oppose the message of Islam. If you are opposing truth, there are no left and right arguments with it. It is black and white religion. It spreads unity. Protects poor. Builds economies. Creates welfare systems. Proves beneficial to every single entity of its states. If someone opposes the truth, it is a below the belt attack on Islam. There onwards, it is a one liner order. This is the Limit.