Answer 1
Mecca's leaders felt threatened because Muhammad had so much power over the people, the rulers thought he was going to over throw the empire for himself.
Answer 2
Abu Sufyan and the Meccans did not oppose Muhammad arbitrarily. They had specific grievances, which included:
Preserving Religious Plurality: Abu Sufyan opposed Mohammed because the religious plurality permitted in Mecca was critical for maintaining Mecca's important position along the Arabian trade routes. It was on account of the fact that Mecca was holy site for all Arabian faiths that spared it from internal conflict and allowed the flourishing of commerce in the city. Mohammed made clear that he intended to purge the idols from the Kaaba which would cause mass uproar and ended Mecca's position as a holy site for all Arabians.
Of course, what Abu Sufyan did not take into account is that nearly all Arabians would convert to Islam after the fall of Mecca.
Keeping His Own Power: Abu Sufyan was one of the Chief Leaders of the Qoreish Tribe and one of the most powerful men in all of Arabia. Should Mecca fall to the Muslims, he would certainly lose substantial power. Many Muslims hold that he was corrupt as well, meaning that he stood to face criminal acts if he were subject to Mohammed's authority.
Protecting Commerce: During Mohammed's Medinan Period, Mohammed organized and executed numerous raids on caravans heading to and leaving from Mecca, causing disruption to Arabian trade routes. Since Abu Sufyan was in an important position in Mecca, this was something he would be expected to ameliorate.
Polytheism: It was likely that Abu Sufyan was fighting in defense of Arabian henotheist religion to which he ascribed against Mohammed who would demand that he abandon all gods but Allah.
Answer 1
Mecca's leaders felt threatened because Muhammad had so much power over the people, the rulers thought he was going to over throw the empire for himself.
Answer 2
Abu Sufyan and the Meccans did not oppose Muhammad arbitrarily. They had specific grievances, which included:
Preserving Religious Plurality: Abu Sufyan opposed Mohammed because the religious plurality permitted in Mecca was critical for maintaining Mecca's important position along the Arabian trade routes. It was on account of the fact that Mecca was holy site for all Arabian faiths that spared it from internal conflict and allowed the flourishing of commerce in the city. Mohammed made clear that he intended to purge the idols from the Kaaba which would cause mass uproar and ended Mecca's position as a holy site for all Arabians.
Of course, what Abu Sufyan did not take into account is that nearly all Arabians would convert to Islam after the fall of Mecca.
Keeping His Own Power: Abu Sufyan was one of the Chief Leaders of the Qoreish Tribe and one of the most powerful men in all of Arabia. Should Mecca fall to the Muslims, he would certainly lose substantial power. Many Muslims hold that he was corrupt as well, meaning that he stood to face criminal acts if he were subject to Mohammed's authority.
Protecting Commerce: During Mohammed's Medinan Period, Mohammed organized and executed numerous raids on caravans heading to and leaving from Mecca, causing disruption to Arabian trade routes. Since Abu Sufyan was in an important position in Mecca, this was something he would be expected to ameliorate.
Polytheism: It was likely that Abu Sufyan was fighting in defense of Arabian henotheist religion to which he ascribed against Mohammed who would demand that he abandon all gods but Allah.
In 622 the local rulers of Mecca forced Muhammad and his small band of followers to leave the city of Mecca.
Muhammad fled Mecca in 622
Yes (true), Muhammad was born in Mecca Born in c. 570.
Mecca!!
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Muhammad PBUH worked in Mecca before His prophecy as : 1. Shepherd 2. Merchant
Most of them were against at the beginning for being afraid to lose their leaserships and authorities and feeling afraid to lose their control on their slaves.
It was the 8th year of Hijra when the Muslims conquered Mecca under the leadership of the Holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad SAW.
Yes, Muhammad was born in the city of Mecca.
Mecca
Yes, Prophet Muhammad (peace upon him) was born in Mecca (Makkah) in year 570 AD.
Muhammad returned to Mecca in 622 AD. Muhammad is said to be the last prophet of God in the Islamic religions.