Battle of Uhud
(Shawwal 3 Hijri) 625
The main reason for the Battle of Badr was the victory of the Muslims in the Battle of Badr and the great leaders of the infidels were killed and many people were imprisoned. The greatest leader of the infidels, Abu Jahl, was also killed in the same battle. found and started working on the next plan. Now that Abu Jahl had died, now Abu Sufyan was made the chief in his place. This war proved to be the second war of Islam, whose name is Bu, three miles north of Medina. This battle was fought at the foot of Mount Uhud, due to which this battle was named as Battle of Uhud
Opposition to Quraysh:
The Quraish of Makkah have always been against the publication of the religion of Islam, even after the defeat of the Battle of Badr, they did not get a resolution and started making new plans to wipe out the religion of Islam and started preparing for the next war. The chiefs have also been killed, we will take revenge for them and it was also decided that this year the country will spend the profit of all the trade of Syria in preparing for the war against the Muslims. 70 great leaders were killed, which was a great loss for the infidels
Taking the Oath of Abu Sufyan:
Abu Sufyan, because of whom the Battle of Badr was founded, now he became the leader of the army, because Waleed, Utbah, Sheba and Abu Jahl were all killed in the Battle of Badr, so Abu Sufyan swore after being appointed as the leader that when Until I take revenge for the slain, I will neither bathe nor change my clothes
Role of Women:
After the defeat of the Battle of Badr, the women of Quraysh, especially the women of the established families, began to recite painful poems to arouse their men, including Hinda, the wife of Abu Sufyan, Umm Hakeem, the wife of Ikramah, and the mother of Musab bin Umayr. Fathima, the daughter of Shanas and Waleed, was included
The arrival of the infidels in the field of Uhud:
Abu Sufyan, the leader of Makkah, after a full year of preparation, left Makkah with an army of 3000 men and headed towards Madinah. In addition to his own soldiers, Quraysh also recruited soldiers hired from near Jowar. In this army, two-hundred-foot soldiers, two 100 horsemen, 700 soldiers were dressed in war clothes – and to encourage the men on the battlefield, they took a caravan of 15 women who recited poetry to motivate the soldiers and lead the army with Abu Sufyan’s wife.
The Prophet of Allah received the news:
His uncle Hazrat Abbas, who was residing in Makkah at that time, conveyed the news to you and informed you about the complete preparation of the infidels and told you to complete your preparation as well.
Advice to the Companions:
After receiving the news, he gathered the Companions and consulted what should be done. Some of the Companions said, “O Prophet of Allah, we should stay in Madinah and wait for them, and when they come here to attack, we will attack them.” Abdullah bin Abi, who was a hypocrite, also had the same opinion, but even the companions who could not participate in the battle of Badr were of the opinion that they should go to the field and fight so that the crops and gardens of Madina are safe from damage. He decided to fight in the field by obeying Akzh. Later, the Companions expressed their displeasure at his decision and said that it would be right to fight in Madinah, but then he refused to reverse his decision. In this army, 300 hypocrites were included under the leadership of Abdullah bin Abi
Treason of Abdullah bin Abi:
Abdullah bin Abi had conspired together with the polytheists of Makkah in Madinah that first he would mislead the Muslims and cause a split, if this was not possible then he would leave them halfway and return. What is the need for us here? 300 people leaving the army at once was a matter of great concern, but he and the Companions remained steadfast.
War equipment of the infidels:
The infidels had 3,000 camel riders and 700 horsemen.
Queuing:
The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) arranged the army in such a way that he took Mount Uhud to his rear and there was a corner of the mountain called Jabal Ramat, there was a danger of the enemy coming from there, so he (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) appointed 50 archers under the leadership of Abdullah bin Jubayr on this corner so that the Muslims would be safe from a sudden attack from behind and he (peace be upon him) advised them that whether we are defeated or victorious, you will not move from your place, whatever happens, the infidels will also join their ranks. Bandi and an army of 200 soldiers were sent forward under the leadership of Abu Jahl’s son Ikrama and an army of 200 soldiers of the Muslims also came forward under the leadership of Khalid bin Waleed.
The role of unbeliever women:
The infidels also brought along their women whose job it was to cheer up their men by playing tambourines and reciting poems and singing songs and hymns.
Individual Combat:
The war began with individual combat. Talha, the knowledge bearer of polytheists called out! Muslims, there is one of you who will either send me to Hellfire quickly or will himself reach Paradise by my hand. Hazrat Ali came out of the row and said, “I am” and killed him with the sword. After that, his brother Uthman took a flag and confronted Hazrat Hamza. Hazrat Hamza struck him with a sword and sent him to hell.
General Combat:
A general battle started and both the armies faced each other and started showing their bravery. Hazrat Ali, Hazrat Hamza and Hazrat Abu Dujana showed unforgettable qualities of bravery. Hazrat Hamza entered the ranks of the enemy and continued to fight until the slave of Jabir bin Mut’am attacked him with a spear and it hit him in the navel of the young man and it crossed, which killed Hazrat Hamza.
Victory of the Muslims:
It was only a short time after the battle that the Muslim army became heavy and the army of the polytheists of Makkah started to flee in disarray. Seeing the enemy fleeing, the Muslims broke their ranks and got busy picking the booty.
Mistake of Jabal Ramat people:
When the people of the valley saw that the infidels were fleeing from Mecca and that the Muslims were victorious and the Muslims were busy collecting booty, they could not wait and were ready to leave the valley. But he left the place by saying that the order of Hazrat Muhammad Mustafa (peace be upon him) was limited to war. Now that the war is over, how about the violation? So they left the corner and started collecting booty with other Muslims. On the other hand, Khalid bin Waleed who was leaving the field suddenly saw the archers leaving the pass and reached the pass along with his riders. Due to this sudden attack, the legs of the Muslims, who were divided into different groups, were thrown off while running away. The Quraysh also turned back after seeing this scene.
The rumor of the martyrdom of the Holy Prophet:
The Muslims were fighting surrounded by enemies in different parts of the battlefield, in one squad was Hazrat Muhammad Mustafa (peace be upon him). In these attacks, his face was also injured and due to the pelting of stones by an infidel, the lip of Hazrat Muhammad Mustafa (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) was also injured and Dandan Mubarak was martyred. So now what will we do while we are still alive and take a breath after deciding the battle. When the power of the polytheists softened, Hazrat Muhammad Mustafa (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) went to the top of the hill with a few Jan Nisar Companions.
Leaving the field of disbelief:
When the Holy Prophet ﷺ climbed the hill and the other Companions saw him, their hearts became happy. Abu Sufyan gave chase and started climbing the hill. The Companions threw stones at him and sent him back. Meanwhile, the Muslims regrouped and organized.
Abu Sufyan climbed a hill and started calling out to the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) in a loud voice. Is the Seal of the Prophets Muhammad Mustafa (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) no answer came? Abu Sufyan said that today we have avenged Badr and then he started saying loudly۔
لَنَا الْعُزَّى وَلَا عُزَّى لَكُم
(Our goddess is Uzi, you have no Uzi)
The Companions replied:
اللَّهُ مَوْلَانَا وَلَا مَولى لكم
Allah is our master, not your master
The polytheists packed their belongings and immediately left for Makkah. The Holy Prophet sent Hazrat Ali after them and said, “Look, if these people go to Makkah or think of attacking again, if they come back, I will fight them well.” Hazrat Ali came and said that he has gone back to Makkah.