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Practice these MCQs in the appQuick fact: The conquest of Mecca (Fath-e-Makkah) occurred on 20 Ramzan, 8 AH.
The conquest of Mecca, known as Fath-e-Makkah, took place on the 20th of Ramzan in the 8th year after Hijrah. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) marched towards Mecca with approximately 10,000 companions after the Quraysh violated the terms of the Treaty of Hudaibia. The conquest was largely bloodless, and the Prophet (PBUH) granted general amnesty to the people of Mecca, demonstrating unparalleled mercy and forgiveness.
The immediate cause of the conquest was the Quraysh's violation of the Treaty of Hudaibia when they aided the Banu Bakr tribe in attacking the Banu Khuza'ah, who were allies of the Muslims. Upon entering Mecca, the Prophet (PBUH) cleansed the Kaaba of idols and Bilal (R.A) gave the first Azan from the roof of the Kaaba. This event marked a turning point in Islamic history as the Arabian Peninsula began embracing Islam in large numbers thereafter.
