Trade by Muslims through India and south East Asia led to spread of Islam in these areas and other areas of the world and finally led to the shaping of what could called the Islamic world with Muslims in Muslim majority countries extending from Indonesia through Pakistan, Bangladis, ... , through Saudi Arabia, Egypt, ..., and Morocco.
Mecca and medina were such oasis cities that are the nearest to the trade routes.
trade routes made mecca a wealthy city
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Since Mecca was holy site for all Arabian faiths, it was spared from the numerous tribal conflicts between Arabs throughout the Arabian Peninsula. This allowed for Mecca to see the flourishing of commerce and international trade. The religious plurality permitted in Mecca was critical for maintaining Mecca's important position along the Arabian trade routes.
By blocking its primary trade routes
the Arab trading partner brought scholarship, law and the religion of Islam to west Africa
Mecca developed as a center of trade due to its strategic location along trade routes. It grew in importance as the birthplace of Islam and the site of the Kaaba, a significant religious pilgrimage destination for Muslims. Over time, Mecca became a cultural, religious, and political center in the region.