Battle of Uhud

By Huda, About.com Guide

In 625 A.D. (3 H.), the Muslims of Madinah learned a difficult lesson during the Battle of Uhud. When attacked by an invading army from Makkah, it initially looked like the small group of defenders would win the battle. But at a key moment, some fighters disobeyed orders and left their posts out of greed and pride, ultimately causing the Muslim army a crushing defeat. It was a trying time in the history of Islam.

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• The Battle of Uhud
• Muslims Are Outnumbered
• Defensive Position at Mount Uhud
• The Battle Is Won... Or Is It?
• The Retreat
• The Aftermath and Lessons Learned

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