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Why is Mecca significant to Islam? Select all that apply. (1 point) Responses The hijra ended there. The hijra ended there. Muhammad was born there. Muhammad was born there. The first umma was there. The first umma was there. The Kaaba is located there.

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Mecca is significant to Islam for the following reasons:

  • Muhammad was born there.
  • The Kaaba is located there.

The hijra (migration) actually began in Mecca and ended in Medina, and while Mecca is important for the umma (Muslim community), the first umma was primarily established in Medina. Therefore, the correct options are the first two.

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