The Medinan period is the era of building a new society, beginning with the Hijra. The mosque, brotherhood, covenants, defensive struggles, peace policies, invitation letters, and the Farewell Sermon are the main milestones of this period.
Unit Index
- The first days in Medina: reception, construction of the mosque, the adhan, Ashab al-Suffa, the House of Happiness, and the brotherhood between the Muhajirun and Ansar.
- The first expeditions and the Battle of Badr: permission for battle, Badr, treatment of captives, the Banu Qaynuqa Jews, and events of the second year after the Hijra.
- The Battle of Uhud: Quraysh's preparations, the martyrdom of Hamza, trial and recovery.
- From Uhud to the Trench: the Raji incident, the tragedy of Bir Ma'una, Banu Nadir, Banu Mustaliq, and the incident of Ifk.
- The Battle of the Trench, the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah, invitation letters, the delegation from Najran, Khaybar, Mu'ta, and the conquest of Mecca.
- The Expedition of Tabuk, sending of guides, Abu Bakr's leadership of the Hajj, the Farewell Pilgrimage, the final days, and exalted character.
Unit I · The First Days in Medina (Detail)
- The Prophet's reception in Medina
- Construction of the Mosque
- The Adhan
- Ashab al-Suffa
- Construction of the House of Happiness and marriage to Aisha
- Brotherhood between the Muhajirun and Ansar (Mu'akhāt)
- Those who worked and earned
- Covenants with the Jews
- Important events of the first year after the Hijra
Important Note While Reading
While reading about the Medinan period, see that the events are not limited to battles: social order, worship, brotherhood, law, character, and international invitation are all parts of the same fabric.