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When
Imam Ali (a) sent an expedition of 3000 soldiers under Ma'qil bin
Qays Riyahi againstthe Syrians, he issued the following
instructions.
Always
keep the fear of Allah in your mind. Remember that you have to
meet Him one day (let the fear of Allah guide you in all your
activities against man) and your end will be towards Him and
towards none else.
Do not
fight against anybody unless he wishes to fight against you.
During winters travel in the mornings and give your army a rest in
the afternoons. Do rush through journeys (unless absolutely
necessary). Travel by easy stages, and do not tire out your army
during the journey. Do not travel during the early part of the
evening because Allah has meant this to be time for rest and
comfort and not for march and exertion, make use of these hours to
give rest to your body and mind.When
you have rested then begin your march with trust and faith in
Allah in the early hours of the morning.When
you face your enemy, stand in the midst of your army, never alone.
Do not be over-anxious to fight and do not behave as if you
craving for a combat or aspiring for an encounter, but at the same
time do not try to avoid your enemy or to evade an engagement as
if you are afraid or nervous. Keep my orders in mind and act
accordingly until you get further instructions. Do not let the
hatred and enmity of your opponents force you to a combat, do not
begin a battle even if the enemy so desires unless you have
explored every avenue of amity and good-will and have exhausted
all the chances of a peaceful settlement.
