Life of the Final Messenger #23 The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah

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🗓️ 12 March 2026

⏱️ 8 minutes

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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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0:12.4	And had sworn by Allah, Muhammad shall not enter Macca by force
0:18.4	to fight to the end if needed the pledge of Arradiwan the
0:25.3	Muslims would return this year without performing Omra but could return the next year for three
0:32.1	days.
0:34.1	My beloved brothers and sisters not every victory comes through battle and not every
0:41.2	triumph looks like triumph when it arrives. Sometimes Allah writes victory in silence, in patience,
0:49.3	in surrender to his wisdom. After years of struggle, the believers set out not to fight, but to worship, yet
0:57.6	the path to the sacred house was blocked. What followed was not a clash of swords, but a test
1:05.4	of trust. So come with me to the valley of Al-Hudabia where patience opened a door that battle could not.
1:13.6	The air was still over the sands of al-Madena.
1:33.3	In the sixth year after Higra, the messenger of Allah, Peace Be upon him, called upon his companions.
1:40.3	They would go to Macca, not for war, but for Umrah, the minor pilgrimage.
1:46.6	They carried no swords unsheathed, no banners of battle, only the calm resolve of faith.
1:55.3	700 men set out with him, leading 70 camels marked for sacrifice.
2:01.6	The Prophet, Peace Be upon him, said,
2:03.6	we come as visitors to the house of Allah, not as fighters.
2:08.6	They traveled until they reached Asfan.
2:12.6	There, they learned that Quraysh had heard of their coming and had sworn by Allah Muhammad shall not enter Makkah by force
2:23.3	the Prophet Peace be upon him turned to his companions and said woe to Quraysh what harm would it be if they let me visit the house of my lord?
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