A Research Overview of Preaching Efforts of Muhammad (PBUH( during the Madīna Period

مدنی زندگی میں آپ ﷺکی تبلیغی مساعی کا تحقیقی جائزہ

Abstract

The life of Prophet Muḥammad (PBUH) is divided into two distinct phases: the Makkan period, lasting 13 years, and the Madīnan period, covering the final 10 years of his life. During the Makkan phase, the Prophet (PBUH) faced intense opposition from the Quraysh due to his efforts to preach Islām. This hostility ultimately led to his migration (Hijra) to Madīna, marking a pivotal transition in Islamic history. In Madīna, the Prophet (PBUH) not only found refuge but also an opportunity to establish an Islamic society rooted in faith, justice, and mutual cooperation. He laid the foundation of this society by building mosques, such as those in Qubāʾ and Madīna, which served as centers for worship, education, and community development. The Prophet (PBUH) actively engaged in daʿwa (invitation to Islām), conducting outreach to both local tribes and distant regions. His strategic and compassionate methods of preaching, combined with his exemplary character and moral conduct, led to the rapid spread of Islām. Key milestones of this era include the conquest of Makka in 8 AH, which resulted in mass conversions to Islām, and the reception of numerous delegations from across Arabia who embraced Islām after witnessing the Prophet’s (PBUH) exemplary leadership and ethical standards.

This study emphasizes that the success of Prophet Muḥammad's (PBUH) mission highlights the effectiveness of his preaching methods. It underscores the importance of adopting these principles—such as compassion, wisdom, and adaptability—in contemporary efforts to spread the message of Islām.