Muhammad's Hijra: Stay in Mecca or Move to Medina (622 CE)
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Facing persecution in Mecca, Muhammad and his followers chose to migrate to Medina where they had been invited to mediate disputes. This Hijra became the founding moment of the Islamic calendar and community.
Migrate to Medina (Hijra)
622 CE
year
Dangerous journey, uncertain reception
risk
Build independent community and power base
opportunity
Chosen — Islam flourished, returned to conquer Mecca
outcome
Remain in Mecca
622 CE
year
Increasing persecution, possible assassination
risk
Stay near the Kaaba
opportunity
Not chosen — too dangerous
outcome
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