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Isa ibn Musa cut off the grain supply to this city to suppress a revolt led by Muhammad ”the Pure Soul.” The biographer Ibn Ishaq claimed that the king Abu Karib ordered that this city’s trees be cut down after his son was executed by its inhabitants; however, he converted to Judaism after bringing back two rabbis from this city. (15[1])The Battle of Bu’ath was fought between two tribes inhabiting this city, the Khazraj (-5[1])and Aws tribes, many of whom became known as (*) ansar. Aynin Mountain was renamed to “Archers Mountain” following a battle near this city at Mount Uhud. Salman al-Farsi suggested building a defensive trench around this city prior to a 627 battle. A “constitution” named for this city, previously known as Yathrib, established the power of a man who fled (10[1])to this city in 622. For 10 points, name this city, the [emphasize] destination of the Hijrah of Muhammad. (10[1])■END■

ANSWER: Medina [or al-Madinah; accept the Constitution of Medina; accept Yathrib before read] (The first line refers to the Alid revolt of 762-763.)
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Munir SiddiquiI wish it were possible to freeze time so I would never have to watch you retireCLEVELAND, THIS IS FOR YOU!5915
Ayaan GhoriAw we're so sorry to hear that maman died today, she gets five big boomsthrow away your cards, rally in the streets73-5
Matthew WangUBCThompson et al.13210
Vivian Maloufthrow away your cards, rally in the streetsAw we're so sorry to hear that maman died today, she gets five big booms15110

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