mar 11, 628 - Treaty of Hudaybiyyah

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In 628, Muhammad and a group of 1,400 Muslims marched peacefully without arms towards Mecca, in an attempt to perform the Umrah (pilgrimage). They were dressed as pilgrims, and brought sacrificial animals, hoping that the Quraish would honour the Arabian custom of allowing pilgrims to enter the city. Muhammad and his followers camped outside of Mecca, and Muhammad met with Meccan emissaries who wished to prevent the pilgrims' entry into Mecca.
After negotiations the two parties decided to resolve the matter through diplomacy rather than warfare, and a treaty was drawn up. The Treaty stipulated that the Quraysh of Mecca;
- No longer consider Muhammad a rebel or a fugitive.
- Recognized the Islamic state in Medina.
- Allow the Muslims who were still in Mecca to practice Islam publicly.
- Agree to a Ten Year Peace between the Muslims and Mecca.

Following the treaty there was no longer a constant struggle between the Muslims and the polytheists, many people saw Islam in a new light, which led to many more people accepting Islam. In addition, the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah paved the way for many other tribes to make treaties with the Muslims.

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