The Battle of Badr
People of Mecca were upset to hear the Muslims decided to take the caravan. On the other hand, they found it a good excuse to launch a war against the Muslims. They prepared a thousand-man strength army. Without any hesitation, the army marched towards Al Madinah. On their way, they had entertainers to entertain the army with music and dance performances. They were determined on getting rid of the Muslims once and for all.
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Abu Sufyan who was a skilled navigator changed the route of the caravan. He followed a route that is far away from Al Madinah to avoid being intercepted by the Muslims. He also sent a messenger to Quraish to inform them that there was no need for them to fight as he had saved the caravan. Chiefs of Quraish split over the matter, some of them suggested that a war was not necessary as the caravan was saved, however, the majority decided to go on with the war to terminate the Muslims' existence. And so it was.
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On the Muslim side, Rasulu Allah (saws) learnt about Abu Sufyans escape and about Quraish's army. He consulted the Muslims who were with him on what they should do. The Muslims gave Rasulu Allah (saws) full support on whatever he thought was appropriate. Given the circumstances, Rasulu Allah (saws) did not have a better choice than meeting Quraish in a war, although the Muslims were not prepared for a war.
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