Year of Delegations
The Expedition of Tabuk demonstrated to Arabs the strength of the Muslims. Over the next year, the various tribes responded by sending the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) delegations to accept Islam and pledge their allegiance. Prophet Muhammmad welcomed them & forgave past conflicts. He focused on: - Renouncing idolatry & polytheism - Spreading Islamic knowledge - Building strong alliances and goodwill The Prophet's Methods: - Generosity: Gave gifts (gold, dates, land) to solidify allianc...