Back to 39 EpochsEpoch 19 of 39
Makkan Era•
2 – 1 BH (621 – 622 CE (Hajj Seasons))
•Mina / Al-Aqabah, Makkah
The Pledges of Aqabah (Bay'at al-Aqabah)
بَيْعَةُ العَقَبَةِ الأُولَى وَالثَّانِيَة
“Encounter with the pilgrims of Yathrib, Mus'ab ibn Umayr's transformative mission, and the solemn covenant of protection.”
Historical & Scholarly Account
During the Hajj pilgrimage, the Prophet ﷺ met six seekers from the Khazraj tribe of Yathrib. Recognizing his signs, they embraced Islam. The following year (First Aqabah), 12 men gave allegiance on foundational moral values (no shirk, theft, fornication, or slander). The Prophet ﷺ sent young Mus'ab ibn Umayr with them as the first ambassador and teacher of Islam. Through Mus'ab's gentle wisdom, nearly every household in Yathrib entered Islam. The next year (Second Aqabah), 73 men and 2 women pledged full political protection and solidarity, opening the gates of Yathrib as the permanent sanctuary for the Ummah.
Transformative Lessons for the Modern Believer
Transforming a city not through swords, but through education, gentle character, and the Quran.
The strategic brilliance of sending Mus'ab ibn Umayr as an ambassador.
The Ansar's historic willingness to sacrifice everything for the sake of the Prophet ﷺ.
Key Historical Personalities in this Epoch
Mus'ab ibn UmayrAs'ad ibn ZurarahAl-Bara' ibn Ma'rurUbadah ibn al-SamitUmm Umarah (Nasibah)
Primary Scholarly Sources
- Sirat Ibn Hisham
- Mustadrak al-Hakim
- Al-Raheeq Al-Makhtum
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