Muhammad retreated to a cave outside of Mecca, specifically the Cave of Hira, seeking solitude and spiritual reflection. He was looking for wisdom from God. During one of his retreats, it is believed that he received the first revelation from the angel Gabriel, which marked the beginning of his prophethood. Thus, the most accurate response would be: "He was looking for wisdom from God."
Why did Muhammad retreat to a cave outside of Mecca? (1 point) Responses He wanted to escape corrupt Meccan society. He wanted to escape corrupt Meccan society. He was looking for wisdom from God. He was looking for wisdom from God. He had been told by an angel to go there. He had been told by an angel to go there. He was hiding from his persecutors.
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