It is narrated from Hazrat Bara’ (may Allah be pleased with him) that in the month of Dhu al-Qa'dah, the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) set out for Umrah. The people of Makkah prevented him from entering Makkah until the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) made a treaty with them on the condition that he would come the following year and stay in Makkah for only three days. They would not bring any weapons into Makkah except swords in their sheaths. They would not take anyone out of Makkah, except if someone wished to go with them of his own accord, and they would not prevent any of their companions from staying in Makkah.