Mourning for the Martyrs of Uhud, Including Hamza ibn Abdulmuttalib

Description

This sorrowful scene following the Battle of Uhud is one of the most painful moments in Islamic history.

Sayyid al-Shuhadā’ (The Master of the Martyrs): The Prophet’s (PBUH) uncle, Hamza (RA), was martyred in the battle by Wahshi, and his body was grossly mutilated by the polytheists (particularly by Hind, the wife of Abu Sufyan). Upon seeing his uncle in that state, the Prophet (PBUH) experienced one of the greatest sorrows of his life.

70 Martyrs: In this battle, the Muslim army lost 70 martyrs, including prominent figures such as Hamza (RA), Musʿab ibn ʿUmayr (RA), and Abdullah ibn Jahsh (RA).

The Grief of the Prophet (PBUH): When they returned to Medina and the sound of wailing rose from every house, no sound came from Hamza’s house because he had no one to mourn him. The Prophet (PBUH) expressed his deep sorrow, saying, “But Hamza has no one to weep for him!” Upon hearing this, the women of the Ansār first went to mourn for Hamza (RA).

The Funeral Prayer: The Prophet (PBUH) buried the martyrs at the foot of Mount Uhud and personally led the funeral prayer for each of them. It is narrated that he placed Hamza’s (RA) body at the front and prayed over him repeatedly.

Historical and Spiritual Significance
This period of mourning strengthened the bond among the Muslims, and Mount Uhud gained a special place in Islamic literature as “a mountain that loves us and that we love.” Every year, thousands of Muslims visit the Uhud Martyrs’ Cemetery to commemorate this sorrow.