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During the Battle of Uhud (Ghazwa-e-Uhud), which took place in 3 A.H near Mount Uhud outside Madinah, the leader of the Quraysh army (infidels) was Abu Sufyan ibn Harb. He was one of the most influential and strategic figures among the Quraysh and led the Makkan forces in retaliation for their defeat at the Battle of Badr a year earlier.

At the time of Ghazwa-e-Uhud, Abu Sufyan had not yet embraced Islam and was a strong opponent of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and the Muslim community. He led an army of approximately 3,000 men against the Muslims, who numbered around 700. Despite the initial victory of the Muslims, due to a critical mistake by a group of archers who disobeyed the Prophet’s (SAW) command, the tide of the battle turned, and the Quraysh managed to regroup and counterattack under Abu Sufyan's command.

Abu Jehl and Abu Lahab, although prominent opponents of Islam, were not alive or active in leadership during the Battle of Uhud. Abu Jehl was killed in the Battle of Badr (2 A.H), and Abu Lahab died shortly after the events of Badr due to illness. Therefore, Abu Sufyan was the key military leader at Uhud.

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  Ghazwa-e-Uhud occurred in 3 A.H near Madinah.

  
  


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  Abu Sufyan ibn Harb led the Quraysh (infidels) during this battle.

  
  


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  He commanded an army of around 3,000 men.

  
  


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  The Muslims initially succeeded but later suffered due to tactical disobedience.

  
  


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  Abu Jehl had already died in the Battle of Badr (2 A.H).

  
  


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  Abu Lahab did not participate and died shortly after Badr.

  
  


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  Abu Sufyan later accepted Islam after the Conquest of Makkah in 8 A.H.