Battle of Uhud and martyrdom of Hamza
Mourning Strength of evidence: Weak
In the Battle of Uhud in 3 AH, Hamza ibn Abd al-Muttalib, the Prophet’s uncle and “Master of Martyrs” of early Islam, was killed by Wahshi and mutilated by Hind, wife of Abu Sufyan. Imam Ali defended the Prophet in this battle.
- Other views
- WikiShia gives 7 Shawwal 3 AH as the main date for Uhud; 15 Shawwal is the date in Iran’s official calendar.
- Sources
- المغازی، واقدی
- السیرة النبویة، ابن هشام
- ویکیشیعه: غزوه احد