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After the expulsion of Muslims from Mecca , the former began raiding the caravans of the latter. The conflict came to a head at the Battle of Badr , in which the Meccans were defeated. In retaliation for their losses, the Quraysh chief, Abu Sufyan ibn Harb , set out for Medina with 3, soldiers to confront Muhammad and the Muslims.

The early phase of the fighting saw the Muslims gaining the initiative. The Quraysh vanguard began faltering and retreated, leaving their camps vulnerable. However, when Muslim victory seemed near, the Muslim rear guard who were tasked to defend a hill to protect against a possible encirclement, abandoned their positions to collect spoils of war left by the fleeing enemy.

This turn of events was exploited by the Quraysh general Khalid ibn al-Walid who launched a daring cavalry strike in the undefended rear and encircled the Muslims, thus turning the tide of battle.

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The battle was seen as a significant setback for the Muslims and a minor victory for the Quraysh as they would return with an even larger force in the Battle of the Trench. Muhammad initially spread his new religion in Mecca , where he found no opposition from the local people until he attacked their polytheistic beliefs. In March , after gaining rich plunder from attacking a caravan at Nakhla , [ 20 ] Muhammad received information about a large Quraysh trade caravan containing about 1, camels and 50, dinars was on its way from Gaza to Mecca, and he ordered his followers to ambush it.

The reinforcements then camped at Badr , where they later met up with the Muslims. A battle ensued, and with great charisma and powers of suggestion, Muhammad managed to get his troops to defeat the Quraysh reinforcements, which were larger in number.

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This defeat was a major catastrophe for the people of Mecca. A number of its influential and experienced men were killed, including Amr ibn Hisham. Their prestige was shaken.