Why did Muhammad move from Mecca to the city of Medina?

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He had already established a Muslim community in Mecca.

He had already established a Muslim community in Mecca.

He and his followers faced persecution by opponents in Mecca.

He and his followers faced persecution by opponents in Mecca.

He did not want to interfere with existing worship at the Kaaba in Mecca.

He did not want to interfere with existing worship at the Kaaba in Mecca.

He was a merchant and wanted to trade with the people of Medina.

He was a merchant and wanted to trade with the people of Medina.

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The correct reason for Muhammad's move from Mecca to Medina is:

He and his followers faced persecution by opponents in Mecca.

This migration, known as the Hijra, was primarily motivated by the need for a safer environment where Muslims could practice their faith freely.