The Battle of Badr

fleeing Quraysh leaders turned back. The Muslims were thrown into utter confusion. The Prophet himself was wounded. However, the Muslims stood like a solid stone wall around the Prophet and beat back all attacks with superhuman courage. Many fell dead, and several were wounded. They had gone to the extent of sacrificing their lives to save the Prophet from the enemy onslaught. Slowly the enemy was beaten back. The Quraysh lost 14 men, while the Muslims lost 70. Among the dead was Hamzah, the Prophet’s uncle. First, the Prophet grieved over the loss of this brave soul. Then, the martyrs were buried with deep sorrow, and the Muslims returned to Madinah. The Quraysh knew at heart that the Muslims would have won the battle had not the fateful mistake of a few Muslims turned their victory into defeat. So for two years, they did not attempt to invade Makkah.