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طريق فتح مكة
The Conquest of مكة (Fath مكة) occurred in رمضان 8 AH (January 630 CE) when Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) entered مكة with 10,000 Muslims. The army approached from multiple directions. النبي entered humbly, head bowed on his mount, and declared a general amnesty. He entered the الكعبة, destroyed the 360 idols, and declared 'Truth has come and falsehood has vanished.'
After the Quraysh violated the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah by attacking the Banu Khuza'ah (Muslim allies), النبي (PBUH) marched on مكة with 10,000 Muslims in رمضان 8 AH. The army entered from multiple passes to surround the city. Abu Sufyan accepted Islam after meeting the army outside the city. The conquest was largely bloodless, with only minor skirmishes. النبي entered مكة on his she-camel, his head bowed in humility, reciting Surah Al-Fath. He proceeded to the الكعبة, performed الطواف, ordered the 360 idols destroyed, and declared a general amnesty, forgiving the Makkans who had persecuted Muslims for years.
The Conquest of مكة is one of the most significant events in Islamic تاريخ. It returned the الكعبة to monotheistic worship, fulfilled القرآنic promise of return to the Sacred المسجد, and demonstrated النبي's extraordinary character through his declaration of general amnesty. The humility with which he entered — head bowed, giving praise to Allah — became a model of graciousness in victory.
The route of the conquest followed the valleys and mountain passes surrounding مكة. Key points include the area of Marr az-Zahran (now Wadi Fatimah area) where the army camped before entering, and the various passes through which the divisions entered. These locations are now part of the modern urban landscape of greater مكة and are not marked as tourist sites. Understanding the conquest geography enriches one's appreciation of Makkan topography. Historical texts and guided tours can help identify the approximate routes.