The Battle of Uhud, fought in 625 CE between the early Muslims of Medina and the Quraysh of Mecca, is often regarded as a tactical victory for the Quraysh despite the heavy casualties they suffered. The battle followed the Muslims’ earlier success at the Battle of Badr and was largely influenced by a moment of disobedience among the Muslim archers, which led to the Quraysh forces regrouping and launching a counterattack.
While the Quraysh were able to drive the Muslims back and inflict significant losses, the Muslims were not entirely defeated, and they managed to regroup and hold their ground on the battlefield. This battle holds a profound place in Islamic history as it highlighted the lessons of unity, obedience, and the consequences of turning away from strategic commands given by the Prophet Muhammad.
In summary, while the Quraysh can be seen as winning the battle in terms of tactics and morale, the Muslims did not suffer a complete defeat and learned valuable lessons from the encounter.