Martyrs of Uhud (Sayyid ash-Shuhada)

The martyrs of Uhud — the enclosure at the foot of the mountain where Hamza and the seventy fallen of the battle lie.

• Where: about 4.1 km from Masjid an-Nabawi in a straight line, on its north side (24.50407, 39.61178)
• City: Madinah

History

After the battle the Prophet ﷺ buried the fallen where they lay, two or three to a grave, without washing them — martyrs are raised with their wounds. His uncle Hamza ibn Abdul-Muttalib, killed and mutilated by the Makkans, was buried here with his nephew Abdullah ibn Jahsh. The Prophet ﷺ visited the graves each year, and a mosque now stands beside the walled enclosure.

What to do there

• Say the greeting of the graves and make dua for the martyrs; the enclosure is viewed from outside its wall.
• Read the verses of Uhud (Quran 3:139–172) before or after your visit.

Tips for pilgrims

• Do not throw notes or money into the enclosure; keep to the walkway.

Nearby places

• Archers' Hill (Jabal ar-Rumah) — 200 m away
• Mount Uhud — 2.4 km away
• Jabal Sela (Battle of the Trench) — 3.3 km away
• The Seven Mosques (Masjid al-Fath) — 3.4 km away

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Text by the UmrahMap content team from the sources listed; updated 2026-09-25. This text is still being reviewed by scholars. Visiting rules and opening hours can change — check locally.

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