Where did Husayn and Abd Allah ibn al-Zubayr take sanctuary?
Medina
Baghdad
Damascus
Mecca
Answer
In Mecca, Husayn and Abd Allah ibn al-Zubayr sought refuge. These individuals played significant roles during the tumultuous period following the death of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. Their decision to seek sanctuary in Mecca stemmed from the complex political and religious environment of the time, as various factions vied for power and influence within the nascent Muslim community.
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