did play an important role. It was from the height of Mount Ṣafāthat the Prophet (peace be upon him) made the first public call to all the tribes of the Quraysh and Makkah to accept Islam.58 The sending down of divine revelation is obviously an illustrious aspect of the Prophet’s career. Many sūrahs and verses were sent down at these valleys or caves. The Prophet (peace be upon him) met Gabriel and angels there. He was granted many divine commands at these spots. He performed many important social, religious and cultural duties there. It was at the valley of Abī Ṭālib that he had suffered persecution. For three years it served as the Islamic centre. He received some delegations there in private, for example, his pledge with Aws and Khazraj of Madīnah. These agreements changed the course of events.
Ibn Saʿd narrates the following significant report: On the day the Prophet (peace be upon him) addressed the Quraysh at Mount Ṣafā, he did not return home until evening. This upset his loving uncle, Abū Ṭālib who went out along with some youth looking for him. On the way they met Zayd ibn Ḥārithah who informed them that the Prophet (peace be upon him) was engaged in conversation with his Companions at a house near Ṣafā.59
The Islamic Centre of Dār al-Arqam
The Islamic centre of Dār al-Arqam occupies great importance in the history of Islam and the Prophet’s mission. Its account is related at length in primary sources. Recent biographers of the Prophet (peace be upon him) have accordingly highlighted its role, to the exclusion of other Islamic centres of Makkah. Undoubtedly Dār al-Arqam played its unique role in the history of Islam.
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