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Where did Muhammad and his followers head towards?

a. Mecca
b. Medina
c. Jerusalem
d. Cairo

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Final answer:

Muhammad and his followers headed towards Medina when they were exiled from Mecca.

Step-by-step explanation:

Muhammad and his followers headed towards Medina when they were exiled from Mecca by powerful families of Muhammad's extended clan. This event is known as the Hejira and marks the starting date of the Islamic calendar.

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