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Town to which the Prophet Muhammad pbuh migrated from Makkah (see al-Madinah)
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The area where the city of Madinah is situated.
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yuth-rib]: The former name of Madinah, the city in northern Arabia to which Prophet Muhammad migrated from Makkah in 622 CE.
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(Arabic) Ancient name of Medina.
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yath ruhb] Also known as Medina; town located northeast of Mecca; grew date palms whose fruit was sold to bedouins; became refuge for Muhammad following flight from Mecca [hijra]. (p. 281)
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