الحيلة والتورية في غزوات الرسول صلى الله عليه وسلم
Military Stratagem and Ambiguity in the Military Expeditions of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him): An Analytical Study
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https://doi.org/10.52541/adal.v61i1.3336Abstract
The researcher adopts a descriptive methodology, drawing upon the views and interpretations of classical and contemporary scholars on the subject. The study addresses a sensitive and significant issue, namely the concept of stratagems (ḥiyal) in warfare, which in its general sense may imply deviation from sound moral and ethical principles. However, upon closer examination, Islamic jurisprudential analysis distinguishes between permissible and impermissible forms of stratagem. Through an in-depth analysis of the Prophet’s military expeditions and authentic Prophetic traditions, the study concludes that certain forms of legitimate stratagem and tactical ambiguity were employed in warfare against non-Muslim adversaries. These strategies are understood within the framework of psychological warfare and military effectiveness, contributing to strategic advantage without violating ethical boundaries.
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