After the conquest of Makkah, what decision did the Prophet ﷺ make regarding the disbelievers of Makkah?

Explanation

On the occasion of the conquest of Makkah, the Prophet ﷺ announced a general amnesty and said to the disbelievers of Makkah: "Go, you are all free." This was a manifestation of his highest moral qualities, mercy, and forgiveness, unparalleled in world history. Due to this decision, a large number of the disbelievers of Makkah entered Islam.

Good to know

The conquest of Makkah took place in 8 AH during the month of Ramadan. The Prophet ﷺ conquered Makkah with an army of ten thousand Companions without any major bloodshed. He also forgave Uthman ibn Talha, the keeper of the keys of the Kaaba, and returned the keys to him. Bilal (RA) had the honor of giving the call to prayer from the roof of the Kaaba.

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