Ibn Abi Ishaq, as-Suddi, al-Waqidi, Ibn Jarir and others have narrated: "The polytheists reached Uhud on Wednesday in Shawwal, 3 A.H., and the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w.a.) proceeded to meet them on Friday; and the battle took place on Saturday, 15th Shawwal.
(e) Sheikh Ahmad bin aI-Fadhil Bakatheer katika Waseelatul Maal. (f) Suyooty katika AZHAARUL MUTANAATHIRA, NA Durri Manthoor, juzuu ya pili, Uk. 293/294. (g) Hakim katika Mustadrak, juzuu ya tatu, Uk. 110/111.