Year of Delegations (Am al-Wufud)

The ninth year of Hijrah is known as the Year of Delegations. After the conquest of Mecca, tribes from all over Arabia sent delegations to the Prophet to declare their acceptance of Islam or negotiate alliances. Over 60 delegations arrived in Medina, including from Thaqif, Tamim, Abd al-Qays, Najran Christians, and the kings of Yemen and Oman. Islam spread peacefully across the peninsula as tribal leaders recognized the new political reality. The Prophet received each delegation with hospitality and wisdom.