Rereading the Hudaybiyya Treaty: With Special Reference to Ibn ʿUmar’s Role in <i>Fitan</i>
The Treaty of Ḥudaybiyya is a brilliant chapter in Islamic history. It can be called <i>umm muʿāhadāt al-salām</i> (the mother of peace treaties) in Islamic history. Just as migration to Medina is a dividing line between the periods of religious oppression and political independence for...
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| description | The Treaty of Ḥudaybiyya is a brilliant chapter in Islamic history. It can be called <i>umm muʿāhadāt al-salām</i> (the mother of peace treaties) in Islamic history. Just as migration to Medina is a dividing line between the periods of religious oppression and political independence for Muslims, Ḥudaybiyya is a boundary between the phases of struggle and domination. The role of this treaty in the spread of Islam was evident from the beginning, and much has been written about it. However, nothing has been produced about the role of ʿAbd Allah b. ʿUmar, inspired by the Ḥudaybiyya treaty, in peacemaking. This paper argues that due to his circumstances, Ibn ʿUmar became the first person to discover the spirit of the Ḥudaybiyya treaty for procuring peace during the <i>fitan</i> (civil wars). His efforts were not limited to intellectual achievements, but amid the worst wars of the <i>fitan</i>, he tried to practically implement the soul of the Ḥudaybiyya agreement that impacted later generations. He believed that Islam could flourish in a peaceful society, as had happened after the Ḥudaybiyya treaty. The role he played in a tribal society without holding any official position makes Ibn ʿUmar’s leadership highly relevant to today’s world, where intellectual and spiritual leaders can play a role more pivotal than ever. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-ce5fa0d13461493883ec8b787f36dd712023-11-18T03:05:29ZengMDPI AGReligions2077-14442023-05-0114566610.3390/rel14050666Rereading the Hudaybiyya Treaty: With Special Reference to Ibn ʿUmar’s Role in <i>Fitan</i>Mursal Farman0Salih Yucel1School of Theology, Faculty of Theology and Philosophy, Australian Catholic University, 115 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy, VIC 3065, AustraliaCentre for Islamic Studies and Civilisation, Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, NSW 2795, AustraliaThe Treaty of Ḥudaybiyya is a brilliant chapter in Islamic history. It can be called <i>umm muʿāhadāt al-salām</i> (the mother of peace treaties) in Islamic history. Just as migration to Medina is a dividing line between the periods of religious oppression and political independence for Muslims, Ḥudaybiyya is a boundary between the phases of struggle and domination. The role of this treaty in the spread of Islam was evident from the beginning, and much has been written about it. However, nothing has been produced about the role of ʿAbd Allah b. ʿUmar, inspired by the Ḥudaybiyya treaty, in peacemaking. This paper argues that due to his circumstances, Ibn ʿUmar became the first person to discover the spirit of the Ḥudaybiyya treaty for procuring peace during the <i>fitan</i> (civil wars). His efforts were not limited to intellectual achievements, but amid the worst wars of the <i>fitan</i>, he tried to practically implement the soul of the Ḥudaybiyya agreement that impacted later generations. He believed that Islam could flourish in a peaceful society, as had happened after the Ḥudaybiyya treaty. The role he played in a tribal society without holding any official position makes Ibn ʿUmar’s leadership highly relevant to today’s world, where intellectual and spiritual leaders can play a role more pivotal than ever.https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/14/5/666Prophet MuhammadIbn ʿUmarḤudaybiyyapeace<i>fitan</i>companions |
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| title | Rereading the Hudaybiyya Treaty: With Special Reference to Ibn ʿUmar’s Role in <i>Fitan</i> |
| title_full | Rereading the Hudaybiyya Treaty: With Special Reference to Ibn ʿUmar’s Role in <i>Fitan</i> |
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| title_short | Rereading the Hudaybiyya Treaty: With Special Reference to Ibn ʿUmar’s Role in <i>Fitan</i> |
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