Mohammed, pretending he had a divine promise of a great booty, returned to Medina and, having concluded a peace for ten years with the Koreishites,
Mohammed Invested With Sovereign Power
Mohammed was now so well confirmed in his power that he took upon himself the authority of a king and was, by the chief men of his army, inaugurated
Mohammed’s Pogram Against the Jews
Accordingly, he decreed that all the men, in number between six and seven hundred, should be put to the sword, the women and children sold for slaves
Mohammed Prohibits Wine and Gambling
This prohibition of wine hindered many of the prophet's contemporaries from embracing his religion.Continuing Mohammed,our selection from The
The Battle of Uhud
When the Muslims saw Mohammed fall, they concluded he was killed and took to flight.Continuing Mohammed,our selection from The History of the
The Battle of Beder
This victory enabled Mohammed to encourage his men and to increase the number of his followers.Continuing Mohammed,our selection from The History
Mohammed Enters Medina
Mohammed, a fugitive from his native city with a price upon his head, entered Medina more as a conqueror in triumph than an exile seeking an
Mohammed’s Hegira
On the fourth day, when they presumed the ardor of pursuit had abated, the fugitives ventured forth and set out for Medina, on camels.Continuing
Mohammed Escapes From Mecca
In fact, by the time the murderers arrived before the dwelling of Mohammed, he was apprised of the impending danger.Continuing Mohammed,with a