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Facing prosecution in Mecca, Prophet Mohammad and his followers fled to the city of Yathrib in 622 CE. Yathrib is situated in which of the following countries?

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Iraq
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Iran
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Oman
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Saudi Arabia
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The correct option is D Saudi Arabia
Mohammad and his followers fled to Yathrib when they faced challenges in Mecca. The people of Yathrib were enamoured with the enigmatic personality of Prophet Mohammad and renamed the city to Madinat-un-Nabi (the City of the Prophet). Today, this city known as Medina lies in Saudi Arabia.

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