Question

what was the difference between muhammad’s experience in mecca around the year 610 and his experience when he returned to mecca from medina years later? choose one option a at first, he was welcomed as a prophet, and when he returned, he was shunned. b at first, his ideas were just becoming popular, and when he returned, he was fully embraced as a religious and political leader. c at first, the rulers of mecca completely ignored him, and when he came back, the rulers were angry. d when he first went to mecca, he was kicked out, and when he returned, he and his ideas were welcomed.

Explanation:

When Muhammad first began preaching his prophetic message in Mecca around 610 CE, his monotheistic ideas threatened the polytheistic ruling elite and their economic ties to the Kaaba, leading to opposition and his eventual exile (Hijra) to Medina. When he returned to Mecca in 630 CE with a large following, he was accepted as both a religious and political leader, unifying the city under Islam. Option A reverses this experience, Option C incorrectly states rulers ignored him initially, and Option D misrepresents his first reception in Mecca.

Answer:

B. At first, his ideas were just becoming popular, and when he returned, he was fully embraced as a religious and political leader.