allies.(49) Get up and go amidst the people and announce your friendship with them and then return to your homeland."
Abu Sufyan said: "Do you think it is of any avail?"
The Imam said: "Not really! But I know of no other way for you."
Abu Sufyan left and went to the mosque, and stood amidst the Muslims and cried out: "I pledge a pact of non-aggression and peace with you." Then he came out and embarked on his mount and proceeded towards Mecca.(50)

Mecca is captured

Go your way, for, you are all free!
The Prophet

At a time when paganism was having its last days, Abu Sufyan was considered the most outstanding person of the Arab infidel front. Not only was he the chief and leader of the Quraysh, but also he was considered as the head of the tribes of Banu Kananah, Quraysh and their allies. He had roused Banu Kananah, Quraysh and their allies. He had roused them all to fight the Muslims, made plans for it, and collected forces. Similarly in case of need he compelled them to retreat or make peace. The death of the great chiefs of the Quraysh in the battle of Badr had paved the way for his sole leadership.

He continued to hold this position until the day the warriors of Islam entered Mecca and freed it from the hands of infidels. On that day the supremacy of Abu Sufyan was broken for ever at the hands of the Prophet, in the same way that many idols were broken and destroyed by the order of the Prophet and at the hands of Imam 'Ali.
In the event of the capture of Mecca, Abu Sufyan played a particular role, which shows his cunning and deceitful nature. We will describe this incident by reference to the writings of Jbn Hisham and other historians.
At the time when the Prophet and his ten thousand Muslim combatants were approaching Mecca under God's banner, al-'Abbas the Prophet's uncle, mounted his camel and went