The Battle of Badr begins:
- Prophet Muhammad tried to avoid hostilities, and some of the Quraysh wanted to avoid fighting as well. But Abu Jahl instigated the conflict forwards.
- Fighting began with three one on one skirmishes
- The miracle of the prophet throwing pebbles towards the Quraysh and blinding them

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