Why did Muhammad retreat a cave outside of Mecca
A. He wanted to escape corrupt Meccan society
B. He was looking for wisdom from god
C. He had been told by an angel to go there
D. He was hiding from his persecutors
D. He was hiding from his persecutors
C. He had been told by an angel to go there.
The correct answer is C. He had been told by an angel to go there. To arrive at this answer, we can look at the historical accounts of Muhammad's life and his experiences.
One of the pivotal moments in Muhammad's life was when he received the first revelation of the Quran from the Angel Gabriel. This event occurred while he was meditating in a cave on Mount Hira, which is located outside of Mecca.
Muhammad would often retreat to the cave for solitude and contemplation, away from the hustle and bustle of Meccan society. It was during one of these retreats that he had a profound spiritual experience. According to Islamic tradition, the Angel Gabriel appeared to him and commanded him to "Read" (which is the first word revealed in the Quran).
This experience marked the beginning of Muhammad's prophethood and his mission to spread the message of Islam. So, the correct answer is C because Muhammad retreated to the cave outside of Mecca after being told by an angel to go there.