The fifty muslim archers at the battle of Uhud were instructed to
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During the Battle of Uhud, the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) instructed a group of fifty Muslim archers to hold a strategic position on a hill to protect the Muslim army's flank. They were given strict instructions not to leave their posts under any circumstances, even if they saw the Muslim army winning the battle. However, when the enemy forces appeared to be retreating, the archers disobeyed the Prophet's orders and left their position to collect the spoils of war. This act of disobedience allowed the enemy forces to flank the Muslim army, leading to a defeat in the battle. So, the answer to the question is that they were instructed to stay there and should not leave.