An Outline of Early Islamic History — Page 61
61 accepted Islam. The Amir of Yamama was very rude to the agent of the Prophet. Peaceful visit to Mecca A year after the Hudaibia treaty, the Prophet as agreed set forth to Mecca. 10,000 Muslims accompanied him. They carried their swords in sheaths. The Meccans left the town. They did not like to come into contact with Muslims. The Prophet and his men performed th e pilgrimage. The offered prayers in the Holy House. The Meccans watched them from hills. The Prophet returned to Madina after staying three days in Mecca. A quiet change began to take place among the Quresh after Prophet’s visit to the Holy House. They knew they had been defeated. They saw that Islam was now in power. They also saw with their own eyes that Muslims were better men. The great Quresh commander Khalid bin Walid said, “It is now clear to the wise that Muhammad is not a sorcerer. Nor is he a poet. His speech is the word of God. It is, therefore, the duty of all to obey him. ” Khalid joined Islam. He was soon followed by Amr Bin al - Aas and Uthman bin Talha. Muslim E nvoy and T eachers Killed Fifteen teachers sent by the Prophet to Zati Talh (Syria) were attacked by the tribes. Fourteen were killed. The Prophet’s ambassador to the emperor of Rome was intercepted by