HISTORY
THE MUSLIM WORLD AND AFRICA
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Baghdad
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Madinah
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Makkah
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Yathrib
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Detailed explanation-1: -Medina, Arabic Al-Madīnah, formally Al-Madīnah al-Munawwarah (“The Luminous City”) or Madīnat Rasūl Allāh (“City of the Messenger of God [i.e., Muhammad]”), ancient Yathrib, city located in the Hejaz region of western Saudi Arabia, about 100 miles (160 km) inland from the Red Sea and 275 miles from Mecca by road.
Detailed explanation-2: -In further recognition of this great event, the oasis of Yathrib came to be called Medina, “the city [of the Prophet].” Muhammad, surrounded by his followers, lived in Medina for ten years, slowly winning over converts.
Detailed explanation-3: -To foil an assassination plot against him, Muhammad and a small group of his dedicated followers in 622 emigrated to the town of Yathrib, which was later named Madinat Al-Nabi, meaning ‘City of the Prophet’, and now known simply as Madinah.
Detailed explanation-4: -Mecca holds an important place in Islam and is considered the holiest city in all branches of the religion. The city derives its importance from the role it plays in the Hajj and ‘Umrah and for its status as the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad.