Claire Khaw explains Secular Koranism to Samuel Tawhid

4:00  CLAIRE KHAW joins to explain Secular Koranism.

5:00  Feminism

6:00  I explain my position. 

7:00  Iranians got their country back with Islam. 

8:00  Iran is one of the few countries with an independent foreign policy. 

10:00  There will always be dissidents in any country.

11:00  Horror story about Iran

13:00  Secular Koranism is new and different.

14:00  I am not socialist. 

16:00  I am asked why I am not Muslim.

17:00  Higher Authority

18:00  Agnostic

19:00  Low status mortal < Supreme Authority

21:00  Christianity is kaput.

25:00  Sharia theocracies exists.

27:00  quran.com/2/256 supports the First Amendment. 

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The event you’re referring to is commonly known as the Conquest of Mecca, which occurred in 630 CE (8 AH) when Muhammad and his followers returned to Mecca from Medina with an army of approximately 10,000 Muslims. This was not a "revolution" in the modern sense but a military campaign that resulted in the largely peaceful capitulation of Mecca. Historical accounts, primarily from Islamic sources such as Ibn Hisham’s biography of Muhammad (Sirat Rasul Allah) and Al-Tabari’s chronicles, provide details about this event.

The Conquest of Mecca was remarkably bloodless compared to typical military engagements of the time. Muhammad’s forces entered the city on the 20th of Ramadan, 8 AH (January 11, 630 CE), after the Quraysh, the dominant tribe of Mecca, violated the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah by supporting an attack on a Muslim-allied tribe, the Banu Khuza‘a. Facing overwhelming numbers and little prospect of victory, the Meccan leadership, including Abu Sufyan ibn Harb, surrendered without a major battle.

While exact casualty figures vary slightly depending on the source, the consensus is that very few people were killed during the conquest itself. Muhammad had instructed his commanders to avoid fighting unless resisted, and the city was taken with minimal opposition. However, he did order the execution of a small, specific group of individuals—referred to as "arch-criminals"—who were deemed guilty of severe offenses against the Muslims, such as murder or inciting violence. Islamic sources state that nine or ten people were initially marked for execution, even if found under the Kaaba’s curtains, a place traditionally considered a sanctuary. Ultimately, only four are consistently reported to have been killed:

1. ‘Abdullah ibn Khatal: A former Muslim who apostatized, killed a Muslim slave, and returned to the Quraysh, later hiring singers to mock Muhammad.
2. Miqyas ibn Subaba: A Muslim who killed a man in revenge for his brother’s accidental death, then apostatized and fled to Mecca.
3. Al-Huwayrith ibn Nuqaydh: A Meccan who had insulted Muhammad and assaulted his daughter Zaynab during her escape from Mecca.
4. Sara: A freed slave who had insulted Muhammad in Mecca (some accounts note her death occurred later, under different circumstances).

The remaining individuals on the list either fled, hid, or were pardoned, including some who sought amnesty or converted to Islam. Beyond these targeted executions, there were no widespread massacres or significant battles within Mecca itself. Some minor skirmishes occurred, particularly in the southern quarter of the city led by figures like Suhail and Ikrima ibn Abi Jahl, but these resulted in negligible casualties—possibly a handful on either side—before resistance ceased.

In total, historical records suggest that fewer than 10 people were killed during the Conquest of Mecca, with the figure often cited as around 4 to 6 directly attributable to the event, primarily from the executions. This low death toll reflects Muhammad’s strategy of offering amnesty and his emphasis on mercy, as evidenced by his general pardon of the Quraysh, including former enemies like Abu Sufyan and Hind bint Utba. The conquest marked a pivotal moment in Islamic history, consolidating Muslim control over Mecca with minimal bloodshed.

For a precise number, the most reliable estimate based on primary sources is approximately 4 to 6 deaths, though this could vary slightly if minor unreported casualties from skirmishes are considered. The event’s peaceful nature stands in contrast to the earlier battles like Badr or Uhud, where dozens or hundreds died, highlighting a shift toward reconciliation rather than retribution in this final takeover of Mecca.

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