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Practice these MCQs in the appQuick fact: Initially 1000 Muslims marched towards Uhud, but 300 hypocrites under Abdullah bin Ubayy withdrew, leaving 700.
The question refers to the initial number of Muslims who set out from Madina for the Battle of Uhud, which was 1000. However, on the way, Abdullah bin Ubayy, the leader of the hypocrites, withdrew with 300 of his followers, reducing the Muslim army to 700. This betrayal is a key event in the battle and is mentioned in the Quran as a test of faith for the believers.
The Battle of Uhud took place in 3 AH (625 CE) near Mount Uhud, about 5 km north of Madina. The Quraysh army numbered around 3000, led by Abu Sufyan. The Muslims initially numbered 1000 but were reduced to 700 after the withdrawal of the hypocrites. Despite being outnumbered, the Muslims initially gained the upper hand until the archers left their post, turning the tide of the battle.
