Huwazin and Thaqeef tribes were rivals of Quraish and had remained quiet all through the period of Islam-Quraish wars. However, after the peaceful fall of Makkah, threatened their common interests and they were looking for an opportunity to undo Prophet (S.A.W)’s efforts. So they decided to fight by preparing an army of 20,000 under Malik bin Auf to suppress the growing power of Muslims. When informed of the developments, the Prophet (S.A.W) called his men for jihad.
The conquest of Makkah was one of the most significant events in the history of Islam. It was not just the conquest of a city militarily, but also the conquest of hearts of Makkan leaders and citizens who were deeply impressed by the greatness and magnanimity of the Prophet (S.A.W). His worst enemies would now serve as his most trusted allies for the interest and expansion of Islam.
The Battle of Mu’tah ended without a result yet it had great impacts. Muslims fought this battle because the Roman had unjustly killed a Muslim envoy. The Prophet (S.A.W) had to tell the Romans that Muslims were now a power to reckon with.
The battle of Mu’tah was full of lessons that the amazing soldiers who are just 3000 in number faced the strong army of 200,000.
