Battle Of Uhud: History Of The Second Important Islamic Battle
Battle Of Uhud: History Of The Second Important Islamic Battle
The Battle of Uhud is the second most essential battle in early Islamic history. According to the Islamic calendar, it was fought on the 3rd Shawwal 3 AH. The Uhud war took place in the valley of Mount Uhud near Madinah. In the battle, Muslims in the Prophet Muhammad’s (ﷺ) army defended themselves against the raiding Quraish army. The Muslims had an initial edge under the leadership of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). However, they lost to the enemy for leaving their posts and celebrating the victory too early. Today, the battlefield of Uhud is open for pilgrims and tourists to experience the religious values of the field. The Battle of Uhud Causes Before the battle of Uhud took place, Muslims and Quraish tribes challenged each other at the Battle of Badr. The Quraish army that charged into the Battle of Badr was massive and had an enormous reserve, with better logistics. Despite this, they lost seventy soldiers and leaders while seventy became hostages in single-day combat. The Quraishites were a…
