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Battle of Uhud (23rd March 625). Hind, woman
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Battle of Uhud (23rd March 625). Hind, woman
Battle of Uhud (23rd March 625). Hind, woman of Abu-Sufiyan and other pagan women of Mecca mutilate the fallen in Uhud. Miniature Painting. TURKEY. Istanbul. Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts
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In this evocative miniature painting from the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts in Istanbul, Turkey, the aftermath of the Battle of Uhud (23rd March 625) is depicted with harrowing detail. The scene is set on an upward sloping terrain, with the bodies of the fallen Muslims scattered across the landscape. Amidst the carnage, Hind, a woman of Abu Sufyan and other pagan women of Mecca, are shown mercilessly mutilating the bodies of the slain Muslim soldiers. The vivid colors of the painting bring the scene to life, with the reds and browns of the battlefield contrasting sharply against the greens and blues of the surrounding landscape. The women, dressed in richly colored robes, are depicted with determined expressions as they go about their gruesome task. The fallen soldiers, clad in armor and turbans, lie still, their faces contorted in pain and despair. The Battle of Uhud was a significant turning point in Islamic history, marking the first major military defeat for the Muslim army under the leadership of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The defeat came despite initial successes, and the aftermath saw the mutilation of the fallen soldiers by the pagan women of Mecca, including Hind, as a means of demoralizing the Muslim community and avenging the deaths of their loved ones. This poignant painting serves as a reminder of the harsh realities of war and the human capacity for cruelty and vengeance. It is a powerful testament to the enduring legacy of the Battle of Uhud and the indomitable spirit of the early Muslim community in the face of adversity.
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