What Was the Battle of Uhud? Fought on Mount Uhud, which is located 4 miles away from the north of Madinah, the Battle of Uhudtook place between the idolaters of Makkah and the Muslims (Muhajarun and Ansar) of Madinah. Also known as “Ghazwah Uhud,” the Battle of Uhud is seen in Islam as evidence that victory is never guaranteed. Being Muslims, we should always follow the instructions of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) regardless of the requirements of the situation. In simpler words, the Battle of Uhud