Although the Muslim army had the best of the early encounters, indiscipline on the part of tactically placed archers led to a tactical defeat for the Muslim army, with 75 Muslims killed. However, the Meccans failed to achieve their goal of destroying the Muslims completely. The Meccans did not occupy the town and withdrew to Mecca, since they were unable to attack Muhammad's position again, owing to military losses, low morale and the possibility of Muslim resistance in the town.
Although the Muslim army initially had a tactical advantage, their archers' lack of discipline resulted in a strategic defeat, leading to 75 Muslim casualties. However, the Meccans failed to completely destroy the Muslims and withdrew from the town due to military losses, low morale, and potential Muslim resistance.