Al-Rayah Mosque

Masjid Al-Rayah marks the spot where the banner (Rāyah) of the Prophet ﷺ was planted, on his order, by az-Zubayr ibn al-'Awwam رضي الله عنه, during the conquest of Makkah (Fath Makkah) in the year 8 AH (630 CE).

It was from this strategic point at the top of a hill called Al-Hujun that the Prophet ﷺ commanded the peaceful advance of the Muslim troops towards the holy city.
Ibn Hisham · As-Sirah · Tabari

With 10,000 companions, the Prophet ﷺ entered Makkah as a humble victor, his head lowered on his mount out of humility. He had forbidden fighting except against 6 specific persons who had committed serious crimes.

The Prophet ﷺ entered the Haram, performed the Tawaf, and struck with a stick the 360 idols that surrounded the Kaaba while reciting:

> "The truth has come, and falsehood has departed. Indeed, falsehood is ever bound to depart."
Quran 17:81 · Sahih al-Bukhari no. 4287

At the foot of the Kaaba, the Prophet ﷺ addressed the Quraysh who had persecuted him for 13 years:

> "What do you think I am going to do with you?"

They replied: "Good. You are a noble brother, son of a noble brother."

The Prophet ﷺ then declared: "Go, you are free."
Ibn Hisham · As-Sirah

It is one of the greatest acts of forgiveness in human history.