Mount Uhud - Archers' Hill - Madinah

Historical site where the Battle of Uhud took place. This is the battle that occurred after the Battle of Badr. An immersive experience into history. My advice would be to read or listen to a podcast on the Battle of Uhud so that when you arrive you can visually place the history. The site has a Mosque open for prayers and some vendors selling refreshment. You can climb the small hill where historically its said the archers (against the Prophets's order) left the Battle as the believed the battle was won. This was a monumental point as it created an opening for the Meccan cavalry and gave them the victory they sought. Leading the Muslims to seek refuge into the actual mountain of Uhud (Jebel Uhud). Furthermore, whilst there give Salaam and blessings to the martyrs of the battle including Hamza (رضي الله عنه), Abdullah bin Jasht (رضي الله عنه) and Mus'ab bin Umair (رضي الله عنه) who were all martyred in the Battle of Uhud. However, just be mindful to avoid shirk. "Visit the graves, for they remind you of the Hereafter." (Narrated by Muslim, 976). It was reported that 'Aa'ishah said that when it was her night for the Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) to stay with her, he would go out during the latter part of the night to (the cemetery of) al-Baqee' and say, "Peace be upon you, dwellings of the believing people. There has come to you that which you were promised, , and if Allaah wills we will follow you soon. O Allaah, forgive the people of Baqee' al-Gharqad." (Narrated by Muslim, 974). It is bid'ah (innovation), to visit graves for the purpose of calling upon their occupants, seeking their help, offering sacrifices to them and making vows to them. This is forbidden and is a major form of Shirk (shirk akbar). Connected to this is the practice of visiting graves to offer du'aa', perform salaah and read Qur'aan there. This is all bid'ah and is not prescribed in Islam. Finally, please bear in mind the hot weather. So, go early before the sun is high or after Maghrib once the sun is set to have a comfortable experience.

Mount Uhud and Archers' Hill are popular among Muslim pilgrims who visit Medina. During the battle or uhud, 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 about 70 lives and injuries to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Mount Uhud and Archers' Hill are popular among Muslim pilgrims who visit Medina. During the battle or uhud, 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 about 70 lives and injuries to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

Mount Uhud (Arabic: جَبَل أُحُد, romanized: Jabal Uḥud) is a mountain north of Medina, Saudi Arabia. It is 1,077 m (3,533 ft) high and 7.5 km long. It was the site of the second battle between Muslim and unbelievers. The Battle of Uhud was fought on 19 March, 625 CE, between a force from the small Muslim community of Medina, in what is now north-western Arabia, and a force from Mecca.

Mount Uhud (Jabal Uḥud) is a mountain north of Medina, Saudi Arabia. It is 1,077 m (3,533 ft) high and 7.5 km long. It was the site of the second battle between Muslim and unbelievers. The Battle of Uhud was fought on 19 March, 625 CE, between a force from the small Muslim community of Medina, in what is now north-western Arabia, and a force from Mecca.