Muhammad moved from Mecca to the city of Medina primarily because he and his followers faced persecution by opponents in Mecca. After facing increasing hostility and violence from the Quraysh tribe and other tribes in Mecca, the situation became untenable for the Muslim community. The migration, known as the Hijra, occurred in 622 CE and marked a significant turning point in Islamic history, leading to the establishment of a larger and more secure Muslim community in Medina, which eventually allowed Islam to flourish and spread.
Why did Muhammad move from Mecca to the city of Medina?
He had already established a Muslim community in Mecca
He and his followers faced persecution by opponents in Mecca
He did not want to interfere with existing worship at the Kabba in Mecca
He was a merchant and wanted to trade with the people of Medina
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