Battle Of Uhad, Reasons,Events And Consequences

This is article about Battle of Uhad, Reasons, Events of Uhad and Consequences. HERE YOU WILL READ DETAILS ABOUT BATTLE OF UHAD.

 Introduction

The Battle of Uhud is a classic example of the power of jihad. No other battle in Islamic history was fought with such intensity of will and determination. It is a pivotal moment in the history of Islam and demonstrated that Muslims are willing to fight for their faith at any cost.

Uhad Place Introduction

Uhad is a small town near the city of Ta’izz in Yemen. In pre-Islamic times, it was an important location because of its natural springs and water sources. It was also the site of a shrine dedicated to the goddess Uad or “the thirsty one”—a name that may have been linked to her role as a deity of wells and springs. 

When Battle of Uhad took Place

The Battle of Uad took place in 630AD on the outskirts of the village, which sat in a valley near an aquifer. It was one of the final battles between Prophet Mohammed and his followers against his opponents, known as the war party or ‘Believers of Kaa’ba’ (or Kuffar-e-Kaa’ba). This article takes you through what really happened at Uhad and why it’s important for Muslims today.

Events of Battle of Uhad

The Battle of Uhud was fought about two months after the Battle of Badr. Abu Sufyan, the Meccan leader, and his men were determined to revenge the defeat they had suffered at Badr. Preparations for such an expedition were discussed as early as January, 63 A.H., about five months after the first expedition to Badr. Muhammad (PBUH) on his part was determined to defend his community. His followers were no longer a handful of men; they had become a substantial force. In a few months they had acquired the experience of battle, and they had acquired an increasing confidence in themselves. That confidence was challenged in the Battle of Uhud. The Muslims, who had been victorious at Badr, lost the battle, and the Meccans who had been defeated at Badr won at Uhud.

 

The Battlefield of Uhud

Map of battle field in Battle Uhad

most important feature of the Battle of Uhud was the topographical setting of

the battlefield. The battlefield of Uhud is famous for the topographical setting of its mountains and hills. In fact, the name Uhud has been derived from the word “Hajar” which means “stone”. The mountain range has many huge stones which are visible even today. This range has two peaks, one towards the west and another towards the east. The peak towards the east has two smaller hills situated on either side. Between these three hills there is a valley through which the route from Madinah to Makkah passes. It was in this valley that the fighting took place.

 

Who Fought in the Battle?

The Battle of Uhud was fought between the Muslims and their pagan Meccan opponents. It was not a clash of civilizations or religions but a conflict between two tribal groups. 

However, the historical context of the battle is of critical importance to understanding the significance of the battle in Islamic history. The Meccans attacked the Muslims on the road to Uhud, a place between Makkah and Madinah where the Muslims had gathered to perform a ritual of sacrifice. The Muslims had no intention of starting a battle but the Meccans wanted to loot the Muslim caravan and a battle ensued. The Meccans were defeated and the

Muslims returned to Madinah with the caravan and some prisoners. The Meccans then decided to attack the Muslims at Uhud where the Muslims were performing their annual ritual of “Hajj” or “Hajj-al-Qiran” on the 12th of the month of Shawwal. The Muslims had fought the Battle of Badr, the first ever battle between Islam and paganism, in the month of Ramadhan and now in Shawwal the Muslims had to face their second battle.

 

Strategies on Uhud battlefield

The strategy that the Meccans followed at Badr could not be repeated, mainly

because the Muslim archers and warriors were not placed in the same position as at Badr. At Badr, the Muslims had gone to fight the Meccans but the Meccans had closed their front and rear with their caravans. The only escape route for the Muslims was towards the narrow gorge of Badr. The same strategy could not be repeated at Uhud because at Uhud the Muslims were occupying a higher position than the Meccans. The only way the Meccans could have surrounded the Muslims would have been to climb the hill but they were not able to do so. Furthermore, there were many low walls in between the two armies through which the Meccans tried to enter the battlefield but the Muslims prevented them from doing so.

The Meccans made a mistake by spreading themselves too much. The Meccans were not a homogeneous group and had come to fight the Battle of Uhud with different tribes and groups. The different groups of the Meccans were not able to coordinate their attacks among themselves. This shows that the Meccans were unable to create a united strategy, unlike what the Muslims had done at Badr.

The start of the war

The start of the battle was because Abu Amer Rahab first thought that the tribe of Oas had joined the battlefield by going to the battlefield. But the Oas tribe did not support him. After that, there will be war on both sides.

Hazrat Hamza, Hazrat Ali, and Hazrat Abu Dajana showed such bravery. Hazrat Hamza fought the enemy and joined their ranks. The unbeliever, the Abyssinian barbarian slave, killed you with a spear. Hazrat Hanzla was also martyred in this war. 12 leaders of the infidels were killed by the Muslims. 8 of whom were killed by Hazrat Ali. 3,000 brave men lost their courage in the fight against Muslim swordsmen and young men fighting with swords. They all ran backwards. The defeat of the polytheists was clear. When the Muslims on duty at the gorge saw that the infidels had fled, they were so excited that they said, Let us also collect the wealth and booty of the rest of the Muslims.

Hazrat Abdullah bin Jubeer stopped them but they did not listen. Khalid bin Waleed, who had not become a Muslim at that time, converted to Islam from the side of this gorge attacked the Muslims. Abdullah bin Jubeer, who was in the gorge, was martyred. When Ikramah bin Jhal saw it, he also turned around and attacked.

These attacks on Muslims happened suddenly, which changed the battle map.

The Holy Prophet, with only 12 Companions, was trapped by a group of infidels. Hazrat Muhasab bin Amir, who was similar to Hazrat Muhammad, was martyred. The infidels were happy that we killed Prophet Muhammad. The Muslims were shocked to hear this. But when Kahab bin Malik saw the Holy Prophet, he said, Muslims, be happy that the Messenger of Allah is alive. In this battle, two teeth of Hazrat Muhammad were broken. After that, the Muslims attacked the infidels fiercely and they retreated, but as they were leaving, Abu Sufyan announced that they would fight again next year.

 

The Start of Battle: Confusion and Disorder

Badr had been a defensive battle for the Muslims, where they were on the defensive against the Meccans. At Uhud, the Muslims were on the offensive against the Meccans. The Muslims started the battle with the intention of attacking the Meccan army and were in the process of doing so when the confusion and disorder began to spread. The confusion and disorder among the Muslims were caused by two factors. First, the two groups of the army were not together and were disorganized. Secondly, the archers were placed at the foot of the hill and were unable to see the Meccans and therefore were unable to fight them. This confusion and disorder among the Muslims led to the death of Hamzah, the Prophet’s uncle, and the death and injury of other Muslims.

 

Consequences of Uhud

The consequences of the Battle of Uhud were great both for the Muslims and the Meccans. For the Muslims, it meant the end of their hopes of conquering the Meccan territory. For the Meccans, it meant the end of their hopes of conquering Madinah. The battle also brought about a change in the attitude of the Muslims towards war. While the Muslims before Badr had fought defensively against the Meccans, it was at Uhud that they had fought offensively. After Uhud, the Muslims adopted a defensive approach to fighting in wars.

For more Articles