Who signed the Treaty of Hudaibiya on behalf of the Quraish?

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Suhail bin Amr - The Treaty of Hudaibiya was a peace agreement signed between the Muslims, led by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), and the Quraish of Makkah in the 6th year of Hijrah (6 AH).

The person who signed the treaty on behalf of the Quraish was Suhail bin Amr. He was a senior leader of the Quraish and acted as their official representative during the negotiations.

When Suhail arrived, the Prophet (PBUH) remarked that the Quraish wanted peace. This indicated that an agreement was close. Suhail bin Amr discussed the terms of the treaty and eventually signed it.

This treaty brought about a 10-year peace, allowed Muslims to perform Umrah the following year, and had great political and religious impact.


Year: 6 AH
Muslim side: Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
Quraish side: Suhail bin Amr
Result: Peace treaty, Muslims could perform Umrah next year


The Treaty of Hudaibiya is a major event in Islamic history and shows the Prophet’s commitment to peaceful negotiation when possible. Suhail bin Amr’s role is a key part of that history.

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