Muhammad moved from Mecca to the city of Medina in 622 CE, an event known as the Hijra, primarily due to increasing persecution and hostility faced by him and his followers in Mecca. The leaders of Mecca were opposed to his teachings, which challenged their social and economic systems. Seeking safety and support for the nascent Muslim community, Muhammad accepted an invitation from the tribes in Medina, who were eager to embrace Islam and offered him protection. This migration was a turning point for the Islamic movement, leading to the establishment of a Muslim community in Medina.
Why did Muhammad move from Mecca to the city of Medina?
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