Mount Uhud

Historical: Jabal UhudModern: Mount Uhud (Madinah)Region: Hejaz (Saudi Arabia)

جبل أحد

24.5034° N, 39.6122° E

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Cartographic & Scholarly Confidence Methodology

Prominent landmark immediately north of Madinah with universally recognized battle sites and martyrs' cemetery.

Historical Description

The massive red-granite mountain north of Madinah. Site of the Battle of Uhud (3 AH), where seventy companions were martyred, including Hamzah ibn 'Abd al-Muttalib (the Lion of Allah).

Associated Prophets (1)

Muhammad ﷺمحمد

Biography

Leader & Steadfast Prophet

Declared: 'Uhud is a mountain that loves us and we love it.' Rebuffed injury and stood firm with a cadre of loyal companions.

Historical & Revelation Events (1)

The Battle of Uhud

غزوة أحد

625 CE (Shawwal, 3 AH)

A crucial test of obedience and perseverance; archers leave their posts, leading to fierce counterattack.

Authentic Sources & Citations

“Sahih al-Bukhari 4084: The Prophet ﷺ looked towards Uhud and said: 'This is a mountain that loves us and we love it.'”
Sahih al-Bukhari
SAHIH_HADITH

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