Mount Uhud - Archers' Hill - Madinah

The Archers’ Hill is a small mountain located in front of Mount Uhud. The hill is also known as Jabal al-Rumah and Jabal Ainain. A lot of Islamic history is tied to both the hill and the mountain because of the famous Battle of Uhud that took place here in the 7th century. In the battle, 50 archers that were posted on the Archers' Hill went against the command of the Prophet Muhammad Peace Be Upon Him (PBUH), which resulted in the Muslims losing the battle.

Battle of Uhud and the Archers Hill

Mount Uhud and Archers' Hill are popular among Muslim pilgrims who visit Medina. During the battle, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) ordered 50 archers to stay on the hill where they were supposed to protect the Muslim army from the opposing army's attack. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) gave the archers strict instructions not to move. However, during the battle, the archers deserted their post thinking the battle was over and went to collect the spoils of war. At the same time, the Meccan army, led by Khalid ibn al-Walid, attacked the Muslims, which resulted in a great loss of life and injuries to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

The martyrs of the Battle of Uhud are also buried in a graveyard situated near the hill. A visit to this hill is sacred to Muslims not just because of its military history but also because it is a reminder of the harsh consequences of disobeying the beloved Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).