THE FIFTY MUSLIM ARCHERS AT THE BATTLE OF UHUD WERE INSTRUCTED TO

• A. pay homage to the Prophet (S.A.W.)
• B. strike first in order to gain war booty
• C. attack the enemies when facing them
• D. stay there and should not leave their post ✓

The answer to the question is: D. stay there and should not leave their post

The fifty Muslim archers at the Battle of Uhud were instructed to hold a strategic position on a hill and not to leave their posts under any circumstances. This instruction was given by Prophet Muhammad during the battle against the Quraysh tribe in 625 CE. The archers were positioned on the hill to protect the Muslim army’s rear from a potential attack by the Quraysh cavalry. However, due to a misunderstanding and disobedience of orders, some of the archers left their positions to join in collecting the spoils of war, which ultimately led to a turning point in the battle and resulted in a loss for the Muslim army.

The incident serves as a lesson in obedience, discipline, and the consequences of disregarding orders in Islamic military history.