On the other hand...

On the other hand, although the Holy Prophet had performed `Umrah several times, he had not yet had a chance to perform pilgrimage in the true sense of the word and away from the superstitions which were part of that ceremony in older days. Since the conquest of Mecca, two kinds of treaties were held between the Holy Prophet and the unbelievers: General treaties These treaties stipulated that everybody had the right to perform the Hajj and nobody should be deprived of it.

In the sacred months, everybody must enjoy security and nobody should be bothered. Long-termed treaties with Arab tribes After the expedition of Tabuk,[^112] some verses of the Holy Qur'an were revealed to the Holy Prophet ordering him to stay away from the unbelievers and to follow the instructions revealed to him. These verses say: This is a declaration of immunity by Allah and His Apostle towards those of the idolaters with whom you made an agreement.

So go about in the land for four months and know that you cannot weaken Allah and that Allah will bring disgrace to the unbelievers. And an announcement from Allah and His Apostle to the people on the day of the greater pilgrimage that Allah and His Apostle are free from…