Multiple choice Why did Muhammad move from Mecca to the city of Medina? He wanted to spread his revelations there first. He didn't want to interfere with worship at the Kaaba. He was not free to preach Islam in Mecca but was in Medina He had already established a Muslim community in Mecca. Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation Muhammad and his followers faced intense persecution in Mecca due to his preaching. The migration to Medina (the Hijra) provided him with a safe environment to establish the first Muslim community.