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Sulah Hudaybiyyah was a pivotal peace treaty signed in 6 AH between the Muslims of Madina, led by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), and the Quraish of Makkah. The treaty was initially drafted when the Prophet (PBUH) and his companions traveled to Makkah intending to perform Umrah but were stopped at Hudaybiyyah. Although some terms appeared unfavorable to Muslims at first, the treaty ultimately paved the way for the peaceful spread of Islam and the eventual Conquest of Makkah two years later.

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The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah was signed in Dhu al-Qa'dah, 6 AH (628 CE). The Prophet (PBUH) was accompanied by approximately 1,400 companions. Hazrat Ali (R.A) served as the scribe of the treaty, while Suhail bin Amr represented the Quraish side. One of the key terms was a ten-year truce, and the Muslims were required to return to Madina that year without performing Umrah, but were permitted to return the following year. The Quran refers to this treaty as a "manifest victory" (Fath-e-Mubeen) in Surah Al-Fath.

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