In 571 CE the Prophet Muhammad was born in Mecca. There, he started preaching Islam and gathered some followers. However, he was persecuted in Mecca and therefore he moved to the city of Yathrib. What is the present name of Yathrib?
- Najaf
- Jerusalem
- Medina
- Nazareth
Answer
The correct answer is C) Medina.
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