Originally posted by mekhanics One of the most common clichés
about Islam is that it “spread by the sword”. I am happy that
you reject Islam's violent past. Muhammad himself however was an
enthusiastic jihadist. 570 - Born in Mecca 610 - 1st visions at
40 622 - 634 - 1st 18 months after migration to Medina - 7
Muslim raids on caravans. 624 - Muslim ambush of caravan at
Nakhla - 8 to 10 Muslims - killed 1 and captured 2 caravan
attendants. Raid occurred during holy month of Rajab. Bloodshed
forbidden according to pagan beliefs. Wave of indignation in
Medina. New Quranic revelation to justify the attack during holy
month. 624 - Battle of Badr 624 Muhammad lays siege to the
Qainuqa Jewish tribe in Medina. Expels the tribe (including 700
fighting men) and divides their property amongst his 625 -
Battle of Mount Uhud. Muslim defeat. Over 70 Muslims killed. 625
- Muhammad lays siege to Nadir Jewish tribe in Medina. Driven
out of Medina and divides their property amongst his followers.
626 - Muhammad sends small for