THE FIRST HAJJ UNDER ISLAM

The first Hajj under Islam took place in the 9th year of Hijrah. The Prophet did not lead it but sent Abu Bakr in his place. The 9th year of Hijrah witnessed a rapid spread of Islam. Representatives of tribes inhabiting far-off parts of Arabia poured into Madinah. They had a two-fold purpose—to convert to Islam and to establish relations with the newly formed Islamic state. These delegations came in such large numbers that the year became known as the year of delegations. In this way, one after another, all the tribes of Arabia entered the fold of Islam.