Bravery in the Battlefield
Likewise, he also had the opportunity to participate in the Battle of Uhud. After the turning point during the battle – that is, at first the Muslims were winning but then the battle took a turn, because the disbelievers attacked again due to a designated place being abandoned, and thus the battle turned against the Muslims – among those Companions, who remained the closest to the Holy Prophet (sa) at that time was Hazrat Abu Dujana (ra). And he sustained many injuries, while defending the Holy Prophet (sa). However, despite the injuries, he did not retreat.
(Siyar Al-Sahaba, Vol. 3, p. 207, Hazrat Abu Dujana Ansari(ra), Darul-Isha‘at Karachi 2004) (Al-Isti‘ab, Vol. 4, p. 1644, Abu Dujana(ra), Darul Jil, Beirut 1992)