معركة أحد

After the Muslims' victory at Badr, Quraysh prepared a large army led by Abu Sufyan to retaliate. The Prophet consulted his companions and decided to meet the enemy outside Medina. As the Muslim army approached Uhud, Abdullah bin Ubayy withdrew a third of the troops. The Prophet positioned archers strategically, instructing them not to move without his command. Initially, Muslims gained the upper hand, but many archers disobeyed orders to collect spoils, leaving the army vulnerable. Khalid bin Walid, not yet a Muslim, seized the opportunity to attack from behind, causing chaos and turning the Muslim victory into a defeat.

What was the size of the army that Quraysh prepared to retaliate against the Muslims?

• 1,000 fighters

• 2,000 fighters

• 3,000 fighters

• 4,000 fighters

Who withdrew with a third of the Muslim army on the way to Mount Uhud?

• Abu Sufyan

• Khalid bin Walid

• Abdullah bin Ubayy

• Ali bin Abi Talib

What specific instruction did the Prophet give to the archers positioned on the hill?

• To attack the enemy directly

• To collect spoils of war

• To remain at their posts regardless of the battle's outcome

• To retreat if the battle seemed lost

What mistake did the archers make during the battle?

• They attacked too early

• They left their posts to gather spoils

• They joined the enemy

• They retreated without orders

Who took advantage of the archers' mistake and attacked the Muslim army from behind?

• Abdullah bin Ubayy

• Umar bin Khattab

• Abu Sufyan

• Khalid bin Walid