Stories from Early Islam — Page 16
16 the first Muslim city and was thereafter known as Madinatun- Nabi (Madinah for short), meaning the city of the Prophet. When Makkans saw that Islam was prospering in Madinah, they decided to destroy it by force. They attacked the city several times, but were defeated each time. These hostilities extended over several years. At last a truce was agreed upon and a treaty was signed by the Muslims and the Makkans at a place called Hudaibiyyah. Within two years the Makkans broke the treaty. The Holy Prophet was therefore forced to march upon Makkah. With ten thou sand of his followers he went to Makkah. The helpless Makkans surrendered and he entered the city victorious. During the life-time of the Holy Prophet, Islam had spread throughout Arabia. He died at Madinah at the age of 63, and was buried there.