Q. & A. 711 to 1707 with solved Papers css 1971 to date

THE TREATY OF HUDAIBIA
(6 A.H./628 A.D.)
The treaty of Hudaibia is a historical and wonderful event of the Holy Prophet’s (PBUH) struggle against falsehood. Most of its words and clauses were unpalatable for the Muslims, but the results proved extremely beneficial for the Islamic movement, removing all obstacles in the way. This treaty, which was a no-war pact extracted from the Quraysh, is a masterpiece of the Holy Prophet’s political wisdom and foresight. He wanted to fully expose the tribal jealousy and enmity against the call of Islam. He also wanted the Quraysh to ponder over the virtues of Islam after signing a peace treaty. The Holy Prophet (PBUH) wanted to prove Islam as a power equal to the Quraysh so that independent tribes could become the ally of any of the two as a result of this treaty. He wanted Islam to be accepted as a superpower in the long run. Through this treaty the Holy Prophet (PBUH) was able to punish the Jews who were using their wealth and tribal influence in hatching conspiracies against Islam. The treaty of Hudaibia which apparently damaged the image of Islamic revolution turned out as a significant victory for Islam bringing many hidden benefits to the Islamic movement. On the face of it, the treaty favoured Quraysh, but they could not derive any benefit out of it. On the contrary, Islamic movement bagged all the advantages of an interval of peace which was needed for the propagation and spread of Islam. It is noteworthy that after a lapse of time the Quraysh
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themselves requested for deletion of those clauses of the treaty which seemed favourable to them.1