Instructions to two of his commanders

Pearl of Wisdom

'Do not fight them unless they initiate the fighting, because; by the grace of Allah, you are in the right, and to leave them until they begin the fighting will be another proof for your side's right against them. If, by the will of Allah, the enemy is defeated, then do not kill the one who runs away nor strike a helpless person nor finish off the wounded nor inflict harm on women.'

Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib [as]

Ibid. Letter 14

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Instructions to two of his commanders

Letter 13 Instructions to two of his commanders

I have appointed Malik bin Harith as chief of the staff over you and the armies under you. Take your orders from him and obey him. Treat him as if he is your shield and armour because there is no risk of laziness or lethargy from him, nor of nervousness and blunders nor of any error of commission and omission.