How long did it take for the Prophet to travel from Mecca to Medina?
The immigration of Muhammad from Mecca to Medina was a defining moment in the history of Islam. Everything in the mind-set of the prophet of Islam changed especially his attitude toward the unbelieving people around him. In Mecca, Muhammad never spoke of jihad. There was not talk of holy war because he did not have military strength, and his movement was small and weak in society. But in Medina, where he built an army, the major topic of Quranic revelation was jihad and fighting the enemy. Revelations increasingly served to motivate Muslims to fight. Comparison between Muhammad’s life in Mecca and his life in Medina: Mecca: He invited people to be a part of Islam by preaching. Medina: He persuaded people to convert by the sword. Mecca: He acted like a priest, living a life of Prayer, fasting and worship. Medina: he behaved like a military commander, personally leading 27 attacks. Mecca: He had only one wife, Khadija, for those 12 years. Medina: He married 12 more women in 10 Years Mecc
