Asked by Chris Aguilar on May 03, 2024
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What event does the Hijra, which marks the beginning of Islam, commemorate?
A) The Islamic conquest of Egypt
B) Muhammad's vision of Gabriel
C) Muhammad's flight from Mecca
D) The writing of the texts of the Koran
Hijra
The flight of Muhammad from Mecca to Medina in 622, the year from which Islam dates its beginnings.
Muhammad
Muhammad is the Prophet of Islam, regarded by Muslims as the last messenger and prophet sent by God to guide humanity.
Mecca
A city in Saudi Arabia that is the holiest site in Islam; birthplace of Muhammad and the destination of Muslim pilgrimage.
- Understand the key historical events and figures in the spread and development of Islam.
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Zybrea KnightMay 06, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The Hijra commemorates Muhammad's migration (flight) from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE, an event that marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the key historical events and figures in the spread and development of Islam.