Why did leaders in mecca initially reject muhammads teachings? a. the people of medina were afraid that the influence of islam would shift trade away from mecca to yathribb. muhammads use of torture against nonbelievers of islam made those in mecca fearful of his new religion. c. the spread of monotheism threatened meccas economy, which relied on the wealth of non-muslim pilgrims. d. islam represented a danger to meccas economy because muhammad taught followers of islam to avoid trade with non-muslims.

The correct answer is:

C. The spread of monotheism threatened meccas economy, which relied on the wealth of non-muslim pilgrims.

Explanation:

Muhammad (570-632 d.c) was the founder of the Islam, Muslims believe that he was God's last messenger, and that he was chosen to deliver the word of God. Muhammad's revelation occurred when he was 40 years old, and the following 13 years he faced great opposition from leaders in Mecca mainly because of his message of monotheism (one God).

Leaders in Mecca believed in many gods, and saw their power and economy threatened by Muhammad's words because his message stated equality and individual accountability to God. They feared that Muhammad could seek political power and that if people stopped worshipping their gods, the pilgrimages to Mecca that made them rich could stop too.

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