The battle of Uhud

The troth of UhudThe involvement Of UhudIn The quote Of ALLAH The Beneficent The MercifulIn this essay I will be feel at the underlying factors which guide to the Battle of Uhud, the main events which occurred, including my avouch analysis as head as tactile sensationing at the dissolvent of the battle.The Battle of Uhud was a follow up to the Battle of Badr, the opening jolt between the Muslims and the ethnicals of Makkah. The Makkans had suffered a surprise loss over against the Muslims with umteen noble hands being killed. aft(prenominal)wards this defeat there was outrage in Makkah. There was a volume of pressure on Abu Sufyan now that he was leader of Quraish. Abu Sufyan had avoided showing up at Badr, choosing instead to save the travel1. He was even under pressure in his own home from his wife, Hind, who had bemused her father, uncle, brother and son2 at Badr. Her relatives were killed by a combination of Hamzah and Ali3 so she had an insatiable thirst for visit particularly against Hamzah as described later.To Abu Sufyans credit, he showed a great desire for visit himself, pledging the entire proceeds from the caravan in localize to raise bullion for a nonher battle against the Muslims. He managed to assemble an host of three hundred0 with 700 armoured with 3000 camels and two hundred horses. The array marched towarfareds Madinah arriving there on 6th Shawwal 3 AH45.The prophesier (SAW)6 was already aware of the threat having received an urgent letter7 from Makkah8. The prophesier (SAW) held a council of war the following morning. It was obdurate that the Muslims would go out and meet the rival. The Muslim phalanx consisted of 1000 men with only 100 armoured and no cavalry. The army reached a interpose called Ash-Shaikhan where they camped for the night.The following morning, the Muslims had moved to within sight of the foeman. The hypocrites decided to return to Madinah led by Abdullah stack away Ubayy. 300 men with drew and left the Muslims with 700. It is obvious the hypocrites did not wish to fight so this looks to be a carefully devised plan by Abdullah and his followers in order to weaken the Muslims both in physical strength as well as their morale. The significance of withdrawal was deliberately chosen so close to the loot of the battle and within sight of the enemy so that they could see this particular and therefore receive fresh encouragement9.The prophesier (SAW) moved his army again and positi iodind them so that the enemy was between them and Madinah. This shows the incredible military leadership of the illusionist (SAW), having arrived at the battlefield after the enemy he as wellk up a better aim which would sojournrict the numerical favor of the Makkans as well as being hold deared on all sides apart from one which would lead the pagans to expose the Muslim rear10. To deal with this he placed 50 archers under the command of Abdullah stack away Jabir on a mountain wit h hard-core instructions not to vacate the position no matter whether the Muslims were kind or losing.The battle began with the nearly ferocious fighting centring on the Bani Abdu-Dar who were aerated by the Qurarish to be the standard bearers. Bani Abdu-Dar fought courageously with each family member pickaxe up the standard after the previous one was slaughtered and until all 10 members of the family are dead11. Then their huge Abyssinian slave takes the standard and continues to fight until he too is slain12. After this there was no one left to adjudge the standard.Hamzah, one of the heroes of Badr was again fighting bravely. It has already been mentioned that Hind wanted revenge so she hired an Abyssinian slave called Wahshi, who was an expert in the use of a javelin, to assassinate Hamzah in return for his freedom. Hamzah had just killed his third opponent, when Wahshi, who until that point had been covert behind trees and rocks trying to get within range of his target, to ok aim and taken with(p) Hamzah straight through the stomach. Wahshi then waited for Hamzah to die before removing the javelin and then returned to the Quraish camp. dormant Hind was still not satisfied and after the battle she mangle his body including cutting open his stomach and taking a insect bite out of his liver13.Despite the great loss of the uncle of the prophet (SAW), the Muslims pushed forward and seized the advantage, the raft of the Quraish army good turn and bunking with the Muslims in hot pursuit. The Muslims managed to raid the Quraish camp and started swag the booty. This should wipe out been the hold back of the battle and another clear cut success for the Muslims.Unfortunately, this is where the biggest controversy of the Battle of Uhud occurs. The archers, who until now had managed to hold off the advance of the pagan cavalry, decided to join the plunder and refuse the direct command of the visionary (SAW) as mentioned earlier. Abdullah Bin Jabir, r epeatedly called his men to return to their posts but his cries ferine on deaf ears as the archers continued towards the Quraish camp intent on a share of the spoils.Khalid Bin Waleed had managed to keep his men under go amidst the chaos surrounding them. Khalid was keeping an eye on the developments taking place amongst the archers and was looking to exploit just such an opportunity that had presented itself. It was at this heartbeat Khalid made his move and makeed off a masterstroke. The remaining archers were very doughty and determined to follow the prophesier (SAW)s instructions down to the last letter. altogether of them became shaheed14 whilst defending the position given to them by the seer (SAW). Khalid had attempted to pull of this manoeuvre a few times earlier but was prevented by the archers but had finally succeeded in doing so due to the archers abandonment of their set-aside(p) position.This signalled a reversal in fortunes for the Muslims. The bulk of Qurais h who had previously being fleeing, sightedness the sudden developments, returned to battle. The Muslims were trapped and under attack on two fronts which led to mass confusion and panic even resulting in Muslim killing Muslim albeit accidently15.The Prophet (SAW) was left in an exposed and vulnerable position with only a small group of Sahabah16 with him and the remainder of the army too far for him to control17. The Prophet (SAW) was a courageous man and tried to domesticise the situation by putting his own life on the line. He called the Muslims towards him although the idolaters recognised his voice and were closer to him therefore reached him first18. The battle now centred on the Prophet (SAW) and this has to be the most difficult trying and testing moment of his life surpassing the day of Taif19. More pagans left the main battle and charged towards the Prophet (SAW). This small group of Sahabah performed many heroics in order to defend their leader who they loved to a grea ter extent than their own lives. They were under dreaded pressure but they fought ferociously. Many of them became shaheed. The Prophet (SAW) was pelted by stones and received injuries including depleted lower font teeth.After this there was a lull in the fighting, spell the Makkans were regrouping, Abu Ubaidah used his teeth to remove the rings stuck in the Prophet (SAW)s cheek breaking his own teeth in the process20. Ubayy Bin Khalf rode towards the Prophet (SAW) on horseback. The Prophet (SAW) told the Sahabah to allow him to approach. This man had a personal double to settle with the Prophet (SAW). The Sahabah moved out the way, the Prophet (SAW) picked up a spear and launched it at him. It hit Ubayy between his collarbone and neck and he fell of his horse and ran back to the Quraish camp21.The fighting resumed once again with greater intensity and purpose. The Prophet (SAW) had a human shield22 protecting him from arrows23. Ibn Qamiah managed to strike him with his stain o n the shoulder resulting in the Prophet (SAW) falling behind in to a ditch dug as a trap by the enemy. Ibn Qamiah then raced back to declare the death of the Prophet (SAW).The rumour counterpane quickly. The main army of Muslims were heartbroken. more or less fled to the mountains, more or less toward the desert, some toward Madinah while the rest only wanted to fight till the end. The Quraish then commit the aforementioned(prenominal) mistake as the Muslims, thinking they had completed their objective they started plundering after the booty. The Quraishi women then began mutilating the bodies of the deceased.By now the majority of the Muslim army had dispersed. The Prophet (SAW) began to make a planned withdrawal with the remaining Sahabah who were mostly injured, some more severe than others, were joined by another group of Muslims as they retreated to Mount Uhud. Khalid had spotted this withdrawal and raced after them with some of his men but was unable to catch them before t hey reached Uhud. Khalid realised the situation was not in his favour as he was on horseback on mountainous terrain. Khalid then informed Abu Sufyan who was looking for the body of the Prophet (SAW) that he was up in the mountain. Abu Sufyan approached hoping that the rumour was still true, thereby had an interesting talk with Omar24.The Muslims started gathering at where the Prophet (SAW) was resting. The Muslim women25 were tending to the injured. Once the enemy had vacated the battlefield the Muslims went to inspect the dead and wounded. The Janaazah26 was performed. The Muslims returned to Madinah27.The Muslims had lost 70 men whilst the idolaters had lost 22. The pagans spent the night celebrating. Meanwhile, in Madinah, the Muslims were counting their scars but on the orders of the Prophet (SAW) they went after the Quraish the following morning. Abu Sufyan was satisfied with the result and felt Badr had been avenged by Uhud. Even Hind was pleased. Khalid was one of those who wished to finish the Muslims while they were weakened and remove Islam once and for all. He believed they had achieved nothing which was indeed correct because the Prophet (SAW) and the most prominent Sahabah were still alive and the Islamic State was still intact. Abu Sufyan feared the 300 who had withdrawn would return in the event of another battle although the Prophet (SAW) only asked those who had participated the previous day to return. On hearing the news of the advent Muslim army, the panic stricken Quraish fled.My opinion is that the result of the battle is a win for the Muslims albeit not as clear cut as the Battle of Badr. In boxing terms, it was a split decision to the Muslims. Although in terms of casualties it is agreed the Muslims suffered the heavier losses but this is a ostensible way of looking at the result of the battle. The best way to judge the battle is to look at the aims and objectives of both sides. Bringing such a large army and having spent such a la rge amount of money, my opinion is the Quraish undoubtedly wished to kill the Prophet (SAW), wipe out Islam completely and destroy the Islamic State at Madinah. None of these were achieved. Before Abu Sufyan left the battlefield he knew the Prophet (SAW) was alive, he chose not pursue the Muslims up the mountain and chose not to raid Madinah. It must not be forgotten that Quraish army was 3 times larger than the Muslims28 and yet they only managed to kill 70 Muslims and having had the advantage they did not seize it. It looked to be a comfortable victory for the Muslims. The turning point was certainly the disobedience of the archers and the great manoeuvre of Khalid. A fetching army would not have fled the following morning. There are many lessons to be learned from Uhud such as do not disobey the Prophet (SAW). The Quran contains over 60 verses regarding Uhud29 I would like to end with one such verseAllah verily made good His look to to you when you routed them by His permission , until (the moment) when your courage failed you, and you disagreed about the order and you disobeyed, after He had shown you that for which you long. Some of you desired the world, and some of you desired the Hereafter. Therefore He made you flee from them, that He might try you. Yet now He has forgiven you. Allah is a entitle of Kindness to believers.30BibliographyAkkad, M. (Director) (1976) The Message Film Libya Filmco International ProductionsAkram, A.I. (2007) Khalid Bin Waleed Sword Of ALLAH Birmingham MaktabahMubarakpuri, S.R. (2002) The fuddled nectar London DarussalamSubhani, J. (2000) The Message Qum Ansaryian PublicationsWatt, W.M. (1961) Muhammad Prophet Statesman Oxford Oxford University Press1 This caravan contained the property and wealth of the emigrants who sacrificed everything to go to Madinah. The caravan had safely made it to Syria and was on the return journey to Makkah.2 Also Abu Sufyans son3 Khalid Bin Waleed P184 Late March 6255 The Sealed nectar P294 6 Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam = May the peace and blessings of ALLAH be upon him7 From his uncle Abbas who was a Muslim yet to declare his faith and still living in Makkah.8 The Sealed Nectar P2939 The Sealed Nectar P29810 Khalid Bin Waleed P2311 The Sealed Nectar P30612 The Sealed Nectar P30713 Khalid Bin Waleed P3914 Martyrs15 Khalid Bin Waleed P3016 Companions17 Khalid Bin Waleed P3218 The Sealed Nectar P31319 When the Prophet (SAW) went to Taif to preach Islam but was ridiculed by the chiefs and stoned by the towns children.20 The Sealed Nectar P32121 When he came to Madinah to ransom his son after Badr, he said he would kill the Prophet (SAW) but the Prophet (SAW) promised to kill him instead. Indeed the prophecy came true. It is reported the wound was only superficial however he was adamant he would die causing madness among the pagans. He died after the battle on the way back to Makkah.22 Abu Dujanah23 Khalid Bin Waleed P3324 AS Is Mohammed among you? Is Abu Bakr among you? Is Omar among you? (no response)AS These 3 are dead. They will unhinge us no more O You lie O enemy of ALLAH Those 3 are still alive and there are generous of us left to punish you severely AS May ALLAH protect you O son of Khattab Is Mohammed really alive? O By my Lord Yes Even now he hears what you say AS You are more truthful than Ibn Qamiah AS eminence to Hubal Onow repeating the words of the Prophet (SAW) Glory Be To ALLAH AS We have Uzza. You have no Uzza O ALLAH is our Lord. You have no Lord AS This is our day for your day of Badr. It is equal O they are not equal. Our dead are in Paradise while your dead are in the fire AS we shall meet again at Badr next year. O You have our pledge. It is an appointment. AS You will observe among your dead some who have been mutilated. I neither ordered this nor clear of it. Do not blame for this.25 Including the Prophet (SAW)s daughter Fatimah and his wife Aisha26 Funeral petitioner27 The Sealed Nectar P33428 4x after withdrawal of h ypocrites29 Mainly in Surah Ali Imran30 3152