esponded to with hostility from the Mecca’s. No one had ever ventured as far as him as far as religion goes. Luckily as long as Muhammad’s uncle Abu Talib was alive, he was protected by the Hashim. But in 619 A.D. Abu Talib died and the new clan leader was unwilling to continue the protective arrangements. Muhammad also lost his wife Khadija. Muhammad and seventy followers decided to break their ties to Mecca and move to Medina where they could be appreciated and hopefully find new followers. This move called the Hijra, which in Arabic means emigration, took place in 622. In medina an organized Muslim community came into existence under the leadership of Muhammad. Attacks on caravans from Mecca lead to war with the Meccans. Muhammad’s followers obtained some victories but were unable to win them all. One of the greatest victories was when they successfully defended Medina against 10,000 Meccans. Medina had three clashes with Jewish clans in a period of time. Bano Quaryza, one of the clans, was accused of plotting against Muhammad during the siege of Medina. All of the clan’s men were killed and the women and children sold into slavery. Then, there was a change and Mecca, a city that had banned him eight years ago, opened back up to him. Muhammad showed great generosity to Mecca. Throughout the remainder of Muhammad’s life he continued his political and military involvements. In March 632 a few months after a farewell pilgrimage to Mecca Muhammad fell ill. He died on June 8, 632 in the presence of his favorite wife Alisha. Muhammad was given a proper burial. Although Muhammad’s life wasn’t all that long it was very powerful and affected many people’s lives. Muhammad’s faith and courage earned him a great mark in the history books and his mark was very welled earned. ...
