THE TRUE JIHAD

~ 19 ~ the enemy. He then came back to Madinah without having performed the umrah. This was a very clear prophetic example of adopting a peaceful method as opposed to a violent method. 5. The conquest of Makkah provides an equally telling example of this same sunnah. At that time the Prophet was accompanied by 10,000 devoted followers. They could certainly have fought a successful battle with the Quraysh, yet the Prophet Muhammad, may peace be upon him, decided to demonstrate his power rather than use it. He did not come out with his 10,000 strong army to declare war against the Quraysh in order to conquer Makkah after a bloody encounter. He instead made preparations for a journey with the utmost secrecy, and travelling with his companions, he quietly entered Makkah. This entry was so sudden that the Quraysh could not make any preparations for war and Makkah was conquered without any carnage. This incident As seen during the conquest of Makkah, the Prophet adhered to the principle of peace even in extreme emergencies.