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Why did Muhammad move from Mecca to the city medical

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He and his followers faced persecution by opponents in Mecca. He did not want to interfere with existing worship at the Kaaba in Mecca. He was a merchant and wanted to trade with the people of Medina.
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He was not able to preach Islam in Mecca, but he was able to do so in Medina.

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