Mount Uhud is a mountain north of Medina, in the Hejazi region of Saudi Arabia. It is 1,077 m high and 7.5 km long. It was the site of the second battle between the Islamic prophet Muhammad and the polytheists of his tribe of Quraysh.
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After the humiliating defeat in the Battle of Badr a year earlier, the Quraysh of Makkah made preparations to muster a great army to fight the Muslims again and take revenge. They assembled an army of 3000 soldiers with 300 camels, 200 horses and 700 coats of mail. Wives and daughters of slained chiefs in Badr accompanied the army to see with their own eyes the spectacle of the killers being killed. Hind, the daughter of Utbah was the leader of the womens section and her husband Abu Sufyan was the commander-in-chief of the Makkan army. Both were not Muslims at the time but bitter enemies of Islam. The left and right flanks were commanded by Ikrimah ibn Abi Jahl and Khalid bin Waleed respectively. Amr ibn al-As was named the commander of cavalry and his task was to co-ordinate attack between the cavalry wings. (All three subsequently became Muslims and become great generals of Islam).
The Prophet (ﷺ) left Madinah for the valley of Mount Uhud with a Muslim army of only 700 and drew up his troops for battle. Zubair bin al-Awwam (may Allah be pleased with him) was the commander of the right wing and Mundhir bin Amr (may Allah be pleased with him) was given the left wing of the army. Hamza (may Allah be pleased with him), the uncle of the Prophet (ﷺ) was made the advance guard, Mus’ab bin Umair (may Allah be pleased with him) was chosen as the standard-bearer of Islam and Abu Dujanah (may Allah be pleased with him) was fortunate enough to receive the Prophet’s sword (which was known as Zulfikar).
Before the battle, the Prophet (ﷺ) had put 50 archers under Abdullah bin Jubair (may Allah be pleased with him) at a mountainside and ordered them strictly to stay there until further orders, whatever may be the condition. They were to obstruct the enemy if they attacked the Muslims from the rear.
The two armies set upon each other and a fierce battle ensued. The Muslim soldiers concentrated their attack on the eleven standard bearers of the pagans until they were all wiped out. As the enemy standards sank to the ground, the Muslim soldiers hurled themselves against the enemy. Abu Dujanah (may Allah be pleased with him) and Hamza (may Allah be pleased with him), fought with great fearlessness, and their heroic feats on the battlefield were to become legendary in Muslim military history.
Tragically, Hamza (may Allah be pleased with him), the Lion of Allah, was martyred in the same battle he had dominated. He was killed by the javelin of Wahshi bin Harb, an Abyssinian slave, who with that successful throw earned his freedom from his master, Jubayr bin Mutim.
Despite the loss of Hamza (may Allah be pleased with him), the Muslims managed to overcome the unbelievers who, faced with yet another defeat, began to flee. The pagan women also scattered as some of the Muslim soldiers gave chase.
It was at this point of perceived victory that events began unravelling. The archers who had been entrusted with the safety of their brothers in faith disobeyed the Prophet’s clear orders and deserted their stations, thinking that the battle was over. Forty of the rearguards descended the mountain and left the Muslims vulnerable to a counter attack by the enemy.
Khalid bin Waleed saw the sudden vacuum created by the disappearance of the rearguard and his cavalrymen attacked the Muslims from behind, killing many in the process. When the Muslims saw themselves surrounded, they were overtaken by panic and disorder and failed to map out a cohesive plan.
The enemy fought their way close to the Prophet (ﷺ) who was hit with a rock and fell on his side. One of his front teeth was chipped, his lower lip was cut, and his helmet was damaged. As an enemy soldier thrust his sword at the Prophet (ﷺ), he caught his bone below the eye, and two rings from the Prophet’s helmet pierced his face. The blood ran down his face and he wiped it away, saying, “How can a people prosper who have stained their Prophet’s face with blood while he summoned them to...
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🏔️ Mount Uhud (Jabal Uhud) – What’s There Now 📍 Location: Mount Uhud is located approximately 4 to 5 kilometers north of Masjid an-Nabawi in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. It is a long, rugged mountain stretching over 7 kilometers, and is visible from far distances across the city.
🌟 Spiritual Importance Mount Uhud holds a special place in the heart of every Muslim, not only for its role in the Battle of Uhud, but also because of the love the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) expressed for it.
Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said: “Uhud is a mountain which loves us and we love it.” — (Sahih al-Bukhari)
🕌 What You See at Mount Uhud Today Today, Mount Uhud is more than just a mountain—it is a major historical and religious site visited by pilgrims and tourists alike. Here's what you'll find there now:
The Mountain Itself A massive rocky mountain with reddish-brown stone.
Visitors often climb a small hill called Jabal al-Rumah (Archers’ Hill) — the site where the Prophet (ﷺ) positioned archers during the Battle of Uhud.
You’ll see plaques and signs marking key historical points.
Graveyard of the Martyrs (Shuhada Uhud) A fenced and protected graveyard at the foot of the mountain.
Contains the graves of 70 Sahabah (Companions), including Hamzah ibn Abdul Muttalib (RA), the uncle of the Prophet (ﷺ).
You can’t enter the gravesite, but visitors stand near the barrier to offer duas (prayers).
Masjid Sayyid al-Shuhada (Uhud Mosque) A mosque built near the graves of the martyrs, honoring Hamzah (RA), known as the “Leader of the Martyrs.”
Pilgrims stop here to pray and reflect after visiting the graves.
Simple architecture, but deeply spiritual atmosphere.
Shops and Stalls Around the site, you’ll find local vendors selling dates, souvenirs, prayer beads, books, and other items.
A small area with shade and seating is available for visitors to rest.
Signboards and Informational Displays The Saudi authorities have placed informational signs in multiple languages explaining the Battle of Uhud, names of the martyrs, and lessons from Islamic history.
Some areas have security personnel and crowd control during peak times.
⚠️ Visitor Etiquette Do not climb into the graveyard or sit on it — this is prohibited.
Maintain quiet and respect in the area.
Refrain from treating the site as a tourist attraction; it is a sacred place of...
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