Mount Ouhoud in Medinaalso known as Uhud, is located in Saudi Arabia. It certainly rings a bell! And with good reason: it's one of the most important sites in Medina where a battle involving our beloved Prophet (peace be upon him) took place.
This mountain is an integral part of our Islamic heritage. It is visited by hundreds of thousands of pilgrims every year. This a must-see place in Medina intrigues as much as it fascinates!
Come and find out more about it...
Mount Ouhoud in Medina: presentation of a historic site
The mountain of Ouhoud in Medina is around 7 km long. Its highest point is 1077 metres, and it is 4km from the Masjid Nabawi prophetic mosque. This is the the most important Islamic site in the holy city of Medina.
One of the special features of Mount Ouhoud is the fact that it is composed of volcanic rock. The mountains are home to a wealth of flora. For example, date palms, jujube trees, acacias, carob trees and vines.
Mount Ouhoud also has a number of caves that store rainwater. As well as the grotto d'Ouhoudwhich is said to have been used to protect the Prophet (peace be upon him) during the famous battle.
The battle of Ouhoud
The mount Ouhoud in Medina was made famous by the great battle that took place in year 3 of the Hegira. It pitted our Prophet (peace be upon him) and the Muslims against the Meccan Quraysh. The latter were eager for revenge and blinded by their hatred of Islam. In the end, it was the Muslims who lost that day.
In addition, the battle that took place on Mount Ouhoud in Medina was marked by very specific events:
- The archers who were under the orders of the Prophet (peace be upon him) left their posts;
- The martyrdom of the Prophet's uncleHamza Ibn Abd Al Moutalib (may Allah be pleased with him);
- During this battle, Muhammad (peace be upon him) broke his tooth;
- The (false) rumour spread by the Shaytan that the Prophet (peace be upon him) had died in battle. This caused some Muslim fighters to flee;
- There were also 70 martyrs on the Muslim side, who died fighting in the path of Allah;
- Allah has revealed 60 verses in the Koran about the battle that took place that day on Mount Ouhoud in Medina.
Visit Mount Ouhoud in Medina
My dear brother, my dear sister. If you ever dream of being able fulfill your Hajj and your UmrahThe Haramain Voyages team will be delighted to help you with this magnificent project. Of course, the discovery of Mount Ouhoud in Medina is included in the visits. So that you can live an unforgettable stay.
Finally, we'll end with this hadith from our beloved Prophet (peace be upon him) which says it all: " Ouhoud is a mountain that loves us and that we love "reported by Sahih Al-Bukhari
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