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Why did Muhammad go out into the desert to meditate?

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A Revelation of Faith

While meditating in a cave on Mount Hira, Muhammad had a revelation. He came to believe that he was called on by God to be a prophet and teacher of a new faith, Islam, which means literally "submission."

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