In 622 CE, Prophet Muhammad migrated with his followers from Mecca to another city. This journey, the hijra, marks the beginning of the Muslim calendar. To which city did he migrate?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Medina
In 622 CE, Prophet Muhammad and his followers left Mecca for Medina. This migration, the hijra, was a turning point for Islam, and the year of his arrival in Medina is the first year of the Muslim (Hijri) calendar.