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Hudaybiyyah

A site about 20 km west of Makkah on the road to Jeddah, where the treaty between the Prophet ﷺ and the Quraysh was concluded in 6 AH.

The mosque at Hudaybiyyah.
The mosque at Hudaybiyyah.Photo: GusJuned, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia Commons

History

Hudaybiyyah is the place where the Prophet ﷺ met the Quraysh in the 6th year AH, when he set out for Umrah and was prevented from entering Makkah. A treaty was then concluded. The Quran calls this "a clear victory" (48:1). The terms of the treaty are described in Sahih al-Bukhari 2731. The agreement provided for a truce and an Umrah in the following year. The exact route and the location of the small modern mosque are debated among historians.

Visiting tips

Hudaybiyyah lies west of Makkah near the road to Jeddah; a car is the most practical way to get there. As it is a historic site, facilities are limited. Bring water and sun protection when visiting in daylight. Check local information on visiting hours and access.

Etiquette

Respect Hudaybiyyah as a historic site; keep the area clean and do not damage structures. When speaking about the treaty, rely on reliable sources.

Timeline

  1. 6 AH / 628 CE

    Treaty of Hudaybiyyah

    A treaty was concluded between the Prophet ﷺ and the Quraysh providing for a truce. The Muslims could not complete the Umrah that year, but the peace that followed allowed Islam to spread further.

Location

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