THOUGHTS WORTH CONSIDERING HAJR JAMEEL

5. The Strategic Wisdom Behind the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah seemed, on the surface, to be a peace agreement made under pressure from the enemy. However, it held an unspoken goal, which was to avoid conflict and allow time for constructive growth. If this had been stated explicitly in the agreement or if the Prophet had announced it to his companions at that time, the purpose of the treaty would have been completely lost. Such objectives are always pursued without openly declaring them, not with explicit declarations. Therefore, the Prophet remained silent. It was only later, when the practical results became clear, that people realized the great wisdom hidden within the treaty. This is the very truth that Abu Bakr al-Siddiq expressed later in these words. There was no victory greater in Islam than the victory of Hudaybiyyah. But on the day of the agreement, people failed to understand what was happening between Muhammad and his Lord. Human beings are impulsive, and God is not impulsive like humans. He allows matters to develop to the point He intends. (Maghazi alWaqidi, Vol. 2, p. 610) 6. Hajr Jameel as a Principle of Purposeful Conduct Graceful avoidance (hajr jameel) is not just a way of protecting oneself. It is a deliberate, thoughtful, and consistent moral stance of someone with purpose. A person with purpose