Muhammad divided the Muslims from Mecca by breaking up tribes as well as families and criticizing old polytheistic traditions. While bringing together his new community, Muhammad ended up breaking up tribes and turned families against each other. Muhammad’s journey to Medina signaled not only his escape from a dangerous Mecca, but also the further establishment of the Islamic community. This journey, known as the Hijrah, forced those who were loyal to Muhammad to leave their families and friends in Mecca. Furthermore, those who made the journey would be seen as traitors and would no longer be under the protection of their tribe. Later, when Muhammad and his followers fought with Mecca, many of his followers were forced to fight against their
