1. Why did muhammad retreat to a cave outside of Mecca?

Question

A. He wanted to Escape corrupt Meccan society.
B. He was looking for wisdom from god.
C. He had been told by an angel to go there. ---
D. He was hiding from his persecutors.

Answer 1

The correct answer is A. He wanted to escape corrupt Meccan society.

Muhammad retreated to the cave of Hira outside of Mecca for contemplation and reflection, seeking to understand the spiritual and moral decline he observed in society. It was during this time that he received the first revelation from the angel Gabriel, which is a significant event in Islamic history. However, the intention of seeking to escape the corrupt society aligns best with option A.