Muhammad began the solitary meditations during which he received the revelations underlying Islam because of
A. a dispute with his wife.
B. his desire to expand his knowledge of the message of Allah.
C. the difficulties created in his mind by the corrupt and decadent society of his day.
D. the call of the angel Gabriel.
E. his desire to convert the people of Mecca to Islam.
Answer: C
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