Arabs, like me, obey their fathers. And their fathers worshiped other gods beside the Almighty Allah. Also, they thought that Muhammad wanted to dethrone their gods. So they rejected Muhammad's message.
If someone came to you, and he said, the earth is not round.... it is square.
First of all this sounds not logic to you, second you are very convinced that the earth is round and you see it as a fact (even though you never saw it , and because the "higher" people say so, you think so, and because school teaches you so, and you thinnk you have proof). this person says to you: " no it is square" and he is winning people. Would you not stand up and say that he is lying and trying to prove he is wrong??? Would you not see him as a fool????
well this is a micro-example, what Quraish did is a macro-example (they did everything to stop him, but nothing helped, Islam is still here.).
Muhammad was born into the Quraysh tribe in Mecca.
It's called Hegira and the formation of the first Islamic state in Medina.
In Mecca and in Medina. But first revelation was revealed in Hira Caves Surah Al Alaq Chapter 96 in Glorious Quran In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful. [1] Proclaim! (or Read!) In the name of thy Lord and Cherisher, Who created, [2] Created man, out of a (mere) clot of congealed blood: [3] Proclaim! and thy Lord is Most Bountiful, [4] He Who taught (the use of) the Pen, [5] Taught man that which he knew not.
The conflict between Mecca and Medina, particularly during the early years of Islam, primarily revolved around the political and religious rivalry between the Quraysh tribe of Mecca and the Muslim community led by the Prophet Muhammad in Medina. The Quraysh sought to maintain their economic and religious dominance, while the Muslims aimed to establish their faith and community. This tension escalated into several key battles, most notably the Battle of Badr in 624 CE, which marked a significant turning point for the Muslims and affirmed their growing power. Ultimately, these conflicts were part of the broader struggle for control over the nascent Islamic state.
The Battle of Badr was fought near the wells of Badr, located in the western Arabian Peninsula, near the city of Medina. The Muslims, led by Prophet Muhammad, successfully defeated the Quraysh tribe of Mecca in this battle, which took place on March 13, 624 AD. It was a turning point in early Islamic history and laid the foundation for the growth and consolidation of Islam.
Mecca, in Arabia.
Zheng He went to Mecca to visit Muhammads grave.
Muhammad was born into the Quraysh tribe in Mecca.
Quraysh tribe
Quraysh was the Meccan tribe Muhammad belonged to. Hashemi was the clan or subsect.
The Quraysh played a pivotal role in establishing Mecca as a religious center by protecting and promoting the Kaaba, which housed various idols and served as a pilgrimage site. They encouraged trade and travel to Mecca, ensuring economic prosperity that attracted worshippers. Additionally, the Quraysh maintained the city's sacred status by enforcing a truce during pilgrimage seasons, fostering a sense of unity and peace among tribes. This combination of economic, religious, and political strategies solidified Mecca's significance in the Arabian Peninsula.
Mohammed's early followers were beaten and abused for demanding the citizens of Mecca to abandon their religions and follow Mohammed's teaching.
He didn't flee to Mecca, rather he and his followers were forced to migrate from their native city of Mecca to Madina. This event is called Hijrat.
Near Mecca, the tribe was increasing in power. The Quraysh were the guardians of the Kaaba within the town of Mecca and was the dominant tribe of Mecca upon the appearance of Islam. The Kaaba, at the time, was used as an important pagan shrine.
His name was Wahb ibn Abdulmanaf ibn Zuhra, and he was chief of the Zuhra clan of the Quraysh in Mecca.
The Quraysh made Mecca the most prosperous trade center by leveraging its strategic location along vital trade routes connecting the Arabian Peninsula with the Mediterranean and beyond. They established a system of trade caravans that traveled regularly, fostering trade relationships with various regions. Additionally, the Quraysh capitalized on the religious significance of the Kaaba, attracting pilgrims and traders alike, which boosted the local economy and solidified Mecca's status as a commercial hub. Their control over trade and the influx of wealth from both commerce and pilgrimage contributed significantly to the prosperity of the city.
It's called Hegira and the formation of the first Islamic state in Medina.