So, why Mecca? Because its geopolitical irrelevance allowed Islam to develop in safety. The barbaric nature of its society provided tough, resilient people who were desperate for a higher purpose. The early persecution forged that people into a solid foundation.
When this foundation was combined with the unifying "grand strategy" of the Quran in Medina, it created a new power that the old empires were completely unprepared for. Mecca, the "unsuitable" city, was in fact the perfect birthplace for a world-changing civilization.
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