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Why is Mecca significant to Islam? Select all the apply A. The Hijra ended there. B. Muhammad was born there. C. The first umma was there D. The Kaaba is located there.

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As the birthplace of Muhammad and the site of Muhammad's first revelation of the Quran (specifically, a cave 3 km (2 mi) from Mecca), Mecca is regarded as the holiest city in the religion of Islam and a pilgrimage to it known as the Hajj is obligatory for all able Muslims. (wikipedia)
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B. Because Muhammad was born there, it is considered a very holy city.
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