Why did the leaders in Mecca initially reject Muhammad's teachings?

Answer 1

The leaders of Mecca had their monopoly and rule over the common people. Islam teaches equality of all human beings irrespective of their worldly status. They worshiped many idols, whereas Islam teaches to worship only One Almighty God. Therefore, they tried to prevent the spread of Islam.

Answer 2

The leaders of Mecca had their monopoly and rule over the common people. Islam teaches equality of all human beings irrespective of their worldly status. They worshiped many idols, whereas Islam teaches to worship only One Almighty God. Therefore, they tried to prevent the spread of Islam.

Answer 3

their traditions and businesses

People of Mecca were idol worshippers. They wer plunged into the darknss of ignorance. They were drunkards, gamblers, cheaters and superstitious. They buried their daughters alive and had no respect for women. They exploited the poor and the weak. They followed no rule. Their motto was, "Might is right."

When the last Prophet of Islam Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) preached the message of Almighty Allah inviting the Meccans to worship only One Almighty Allah, to be honest, truthful, fair, and straightforward in their dealings, they turned against him. They were not ready to change their traditions, culture and the power over the poor and the slaves. They felt a threat.