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| Arabic | جبل أحد |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | JA-bal U-hud |
| Etymology | From Arabic جبل (jabal, 'mountain') and أحد (uhud). The name Uhud is related to the Arabic word أحد (ahad, 'one/unique'), possibly referring to the mountain's distinctive solitary appearance on the المدينة landscape. |
Mount Uhud(جبل أحد) A prominent mountain north of المدينة, the site of the Battle of Uhud in 3 AH (625 CE). It holds deep أهمية in Islamic تاريخ and is a مستحب visit site for الحجاج in المدينة.
جبل أحد
Mount Uhud is the largest mountain in المدينة, stretching approximately 7 km in length and rising about 1,077 meters above sea level. النبي Muhammad (صلى الله عليه وسلم) expressed his love for this mountain, saying: 'Uhud is a mountain that loves us and we love it' (Sahih Bukhari). The Battle of Uhud (3 AH/625 CE) was a significant military engagement where the Muslim army initially prevailed but suffered losses when archers left their positions. Seventy companions were martyred, including Hamza ibn Abdul Muttalib, النبي's beloved uncle known as 'the Lion of Allah.' The Shuhada (Martyrs) Cemetery at the foot of Uhud contains the graves of these fallen companions. Visiting Mount Uhud is مستحب for الحجاج in المدينة, where they can pray at the small مسجد near the cemetery, pay respects at the martyrs' graves, and reflect on the lessons of steadfastness and obedience from the battle.
From Arabic جبل (jabal, 'mountain') and أحد (uhud). The name Uhud is related to the Arabic word أحد (ahad, 'one/unique'), possibly referring to the mountain's distinctive solitary appearance on the المدينة landscape.