Jabal Rumah
جبل الرماة
Jabal ar-Rumah
Overview
Jabal Rumah, the Mount of the Archers, is a small hill located adjacent to the main Uhud battlefield site. Despite its modest height, this unassuming mound played a decisive role in one of Islam's most important battles. A marker and sign at the site help visitors identify the exact location where the archers were stationed.
Historical significance
The Prophet ﷺ stationed fifty skilled archers on this hill under the command of Abdullah ibn Jubayr with strict orders not to leave their positions under any circumstances, regardless of whether the battle appeared won or lost. When most archers abandoned their posts to collect war spoils after seeing initial Muslim success, the Quraysh cavalry led by Khalid ibn al-Walid exploited the gap and launched a devastating flanking attack. This turning point transformed what seemed like a clear Muslim victory into a painful lesson about the consequences of disobedience.
Did you know?
Abdullah ibn Jubayr and the handful of archers who remained at their posts fought to the death, obeying the Prophet's command to the very end despite being hopelessly outnumbered.
Hadith
The Prophet stationed Abdullah ibn Jubayr with 50 archers saying: 'Do not leave this spot even if you see birds snatching us away.'
— Referenced in Sahih al-Bukhari
Du'as
General supplication
رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَفِي الْآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ
Rabbanā ātinā fid-dunyā ḥasanah, wa fil-ākhirati ḥasanah, wa qinā ʿadhāb an-nār
Our Lord, give us good in this world and good in the Hereafter, and save us from the punishment of the Fire.
Nearby sites
جبل أحد
Mount Uhud is a majestic red-hued mountain range stretching across the northern horizon of Madinah, standing as one of the most recognizable landmarks of the city. It rises approximately 1,077 meters above sea level and its distinctive reddish-brown rock formations create a striking contrast against the desert landscape. The mountain holds a place of deep affection in the hearts of Muslims worldwide.
مقبرة شهداء أحد
The Uhud Martyrs Cemetery is a sacred burial ground at the foot of Mount Uhud, containing the graves of the seventy companions who were martyred during the Battle of Uhud. The cemetery is enclosed by a low wall and is marked by a simple, dignified entrance. Visiting this site evokes a profound sense of sacrifice, courage, and devotion to the early Muslim cause.
مسجد الفسح
Located approximately 4.5km north of Masjid Nabawi, at the foot of Mount Uhud. The Prophet (peace be upon him) offered Dhuhr prayer here on the day of the Battle of Uhud.