Makkiyyah

Makkiyyah refers to the period of Islamic history when the Prophet Muhammad received revelations in Mecca. During this time, Muhammad began publicly reciting messages from Allah, warning of an impending reckoning. These messages emphasized individual accountability to a supreme deity, challenging the existing social and economic structures of Mecca, which were based on kinship and wealth accumulation.1

Muhammad's teachings promoted the protection of the weak and questioned the worship of idols, advocating for the worship of one God, Allah, who had created all beings. This message, often delivered near the Kaaba, disturbed Meccan leaders. Despite facing rejection and persecution, Muhammad and his followers, bound by their faith, began to form a distinct community. Some followers even emigrated to Abyssinia seeking a more hospitable environment. This period laid the foundation for the Islamic faith, emphasizing monotheism and a new social order based on spiritual principles rather than tribal ties.1234