The Prophet Muhammad Was Forced to Flee Mecca Because

question 3

Multiple Choice

The prophet Muhammad was forced to flee Mecca because

• A)he sought to convert the merchants there to polytheism.
• B)he threatened the economy of the city by attacking the Kaaba,a local pagan shrine.
• C)his aristocratic origins posed a threat to the Arabs who had settled in the city.
• D)the materialism he taught was unacceptable to the city leaders.

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