Rules of engagement in Islam

1/ In Islam, rules of engagement in warfare are guided by the Qur’an and authentic hadith, emphasizing justice, restraint, and ethical conduct. The Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) and his companions followed strict principles of warfare, ensuring that conflicts were conducted with…

2/ minimal harm to non-combatants and the environment. Key Rules of Engagement in Islam (Based on Authentic Hadith) 1. No Aggression – Only Defensive War •Allah commands fighting only in self-defense and prohibits transgression.

3/•Qur’an 2:190: "Fight in the way of Allah those who fight against you, but do not transgress. Indeed, Allah does not like transgressors." 2. Protection of Civilians (Non-Combatants) •The Prophet (pbuh) forbade harming women, children, elderly, monks, and non-combatants.

4/ •Hadith (Sunan Abu Dawood 2614): “Do not kill the elderly, children, or women.” •Hadith (Musnad Ahmad 23464): “Do not kill monks in monasteries and do not kill those sitting in places of worship.” 3. No Killing of Prisoners, Unless in Battle

5/ Prisoners of war must be treated with kindness and not killed after capture. Q76:8-9: “And they give food, in spite of love for it, to the needy, the orphan, and the captive…” Hadith (Sahih Muslim 1731): The Prophet (pbuh) instructed good treatment of captives, and…

6/they were often released or ransomed. 4. No Destruction of Property or Environment •The Prophet (pbuh) prohibited unnecessary destruction of property, farms, or trees. •Hadith (Muwatta Malik 21.10.10): “Do not cut down fruit-bearing trees, do not destroy homes, and…

7/ do not slaughter livestock except for food.” 5. No Mutilation of Bodies •Islam forbids mutilation of enemy corpses. •Hadith (Sahih Bukhari 3017): “Do not be treacherous, do not mutilate, and do not kill children.” 6. No Betrayal or Breach of Treaties

8/•Islam commands honoring agreements and prohibiting treachery. •Qur’an 8:72: “And if they seek help from you in the matter of religion, then help is incumbent upon you, except against a people between whom and you there is a treaty.”

9/•Hadith (Sahih Muslim 1731a): “Fulfill your treaties with them until they expire.” 7. Offering Peace First •War should only be a last resort after exhausting all peaceful means. Qur’an 8:61: “And if they incline to peace, then incline to it [also] and rely upon Allah.”

10/•Hadith (Sunan Abu Dawood 2614): The Prophet (pbuh) said: “Do not wish to meet the enemy, but if you do, then be patient and steadfast.”

11/Conclusion The Islamic rules of engagement prioritize justice, restraint, and mercy, innocents must not be harmed, treaties must be honored, and destruction must be minimized. These principles were strictly followed by the Prophet (pbuh) and his companions.

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