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The Battle of Uhud (غزوة أحد) is one of the most significant battles in Islamic history, and it took place at Mount Uhud, which is located just outside the city of Madinah. Uhud is a mountain stretching about 7 to 8 kilometers, and it lies approximately 5 kilometers north of Masjid an-Nabawi (the Prophet’s Mosque).

The battle was fought in the 3rd Hijrah year (625 CE), when the Quraysh of Makkah marched towards Madinah with an army of around 3,000 men to avenge their defeat at the Battle of Badr. The Muslims, under the leadership of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), met them at the slopes of Mount Uhud with about 700 fighters.

Initially, the Muslims gained the upper hand in the battle. However, due to the disobedience of some archers who left their positions despite the Prophet’s (ﷺ) clear instructions, the Quraysh forces counterattacked. This sudden reversal resulted in heavy losses for the Muslims, and about 70 companions were martyred, including the beloved uncle of the Prophet (ﷺ), Hazrat Hamza ibn Abdul Muttalib (RA).

Mount Uhud itself holds immense religious and historical importance. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) once said:
"Uhud is a mountain that loves us, and we love it." (Sahih Bukhari, Sahih Muslim)

Today, the site of the Battle of Uhud is a major place of visitation for Muslims. The graves of the martyrs of Uhud, including Hazrat Hamza (RA), are located at the base of the mountain and are visited by pilgrims who come for Hajj and Umrah.

Therefore, the correct answer is Madinah, as Uhud is located near this blessed city, where the Prophet (ﷺ) established the first Islamic state.