Battle of Uhud

5 articles tagged with this topic

Abu Ubaydah ibn al-Jarrah

Person

Abu Ubaydah ibn al-Jarrah (583-639 CE), known as 'Amin al-Ummah' (Trustee of the Nation), one of the ten companions promised Paradise and the supreme commander of Muslim forces in Syria, renowned for his trustworthiness, humility, and military leadership during the Islamic conquests.

Prophetic Era

Battle of Uhud

Event

The Battle of Uhud (March 625 CE) was the second major engagement between Medina's Muslims and the Meccan Quraysh. After an early Muslim advantage, archers left their posts, enabling a Qurayshi cavalry attack that wounded the Prophet, killed Hamza, and ended in a strategic draw.

Prophetic Era

Hamza ibn Abdul Muttalib

Person

Hamza ibn Abdul Muttalib (d. 625 CE), paternal uncle and foster-brother of Prophet Muhammad, was among the strongest defenders of the early Muslim community in Mecca and was killed at the Battle of Uhud. His killer's own account of the day is preserved in Sahih al-Bukhari.

Prophetic Era

Nusaybah bint Ka'ab: The Warrior Woman Who Defended the Prophet

Person

Nusaybah bint Ka'ab, known as Umm Ammara, was an Ansari woman of Medina who took the Second Pledge of Aqaba, fought in defence of the Prophet at Uhud, and lost a hand at Yamama. Three hadith are transmitted from her.

Prophetic Era

Rufaida Al-Aslamia - Pioneer of Islamic Nursing and Medical Care

Person

Rufaida Al-Aslamia was a pioneering Muslim woman who established the first field hospital in Islamic history and is recognized as the first Muslim nurse, providing medical care during battles and establishing systematic healthcare practices.

Prophetic Era
← Browse all tags