Why did the wealthy merchants in Mecca try to kill Muhammad? please hel

As Islam spread in Mecca, the ruling tribes began to oppose Muhammad's preaching and his condemnation of idolatry. The Quraysh tribe controlled the Kaaba and drew their religious and political power from its polytheistic shrines, so they began to persecute the Muslims and many of Muhammad's followers became martyrs.

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the gutenberg bible was and about 180 copies were sold/made

the puritans were a group of people who grew discontent in the church of england the common unity strengthened the community.