Third Group The Battle of Uhud
Third Group The Battle of Uhud
Third Group The Battle of Uhud
TASYA FARHANI
Many heroes of
Acts of revenge Islam died in the
war
against the Muslims
THE BATTLE
OF
UHUD
ORIENTATION
The battle of Uhud was a battle between Muslims of
Medina and Quraish Meccan enemies and was fought on
Saturday, March 19, 625 at valley in front of Mount
Uhud.
Whilst outnumbered, the muslims gained the early initiative and forced the
Meccan lines back, thus leaving much of the Meccan camp unprotected.
When the battle looked to be only one step away from a decisive Muslim
victory, a serious mistake was committed by a part of Muslim army, which
altered the outcome of the battle. A breach of prophet Muhmmad’s orders by
the Muslim archers, who left their assigned posts to despoil the Meccan
camp, allowed a surprise attack from the Meccan cavalry, led by Meccan
war veteran Khalid bin Walid, which brought chaos to the Muslim ranks.
Many Muslims were killed, and Muhammad himself was badly injured. The
Muslims had to withdraw up the slopes of Uhud. The Meccans did not
persue the Muslim further, but marched back to Mecca declaring victory.
One of Islam’s heroes is Mus’ab bin Umair (may Allah pleased with him)
held the flag of Islam. When the Muslims on meeting defeat were dispersing
in confusion, he held the flag and stood at his post like a rock. An enemy
came and cut his hand with a sword, so that fthe flag might fall and the defeat
might be accomplished. He at once took the flag in the other hand. Then, the
enemy cut the other hand also. He held the flag to his bosom with help of his
bleeding arms. The enemy at last pierced his body with an arrow. He fell and
dead. Another Muslim ran and took over the flag. At the time of his burial, he
had only one sheet to cover his body. This sheet was too short for his size.
When it was drawn to cover the head, the feet would be exposed. And when it
was drawn to cover the feet, the head would become uncovered. The prophet
said “Cover his head with the sheet, and cover his feet with the ‘Azkhar’
leaves.”
RE-ORIENTATION
In conclusion the end of the battle was in fact
glorious and victorious for the Muslims had been
successful in protecting the Prophet Muhammad
and they knew they had the advantage over the
kuffar when it came to Allah. For the killed
Muslims would be promised Jannah and the kuffar
would be promised the fire of Jahannam.
They had learned from their mistakes and they
now knew not to make the same mistakes again.