PROPHET MUHAMMAD (PBUH) AS A MILITARY STRATEGISTINTRODUCTIONThe Prophet Muhammad was a great general and strategist. He (PBUH) setsuperlative examples of spiritual and practical intelligence . The military careerof Muhammad (PBUH) lasted for the final ten years of his life, from 622 to 632.Which, while considering, we must be analyze the qualities that he possessed as amilitary commander, his objectives of war and the strategies implemented by him asa military commander.QUALITIES AS A MILITARY COMMANDER1.CONSTANT AND FIRM FAITHThe Prophet (PBUH) regarded victory with modesty and humility as a blessingand gift of Allah Almighty. This attitude was solely due to trust, faith and a rightsense of values. When the Prophet (PBUH) entered Makkah triumphantly afterconquering it, his head was bowed low down on the hump of his horse ingratitude to Allah Almighty, His Creator.2.COURAGEHazarat Ali (RA)has said that, during battle, whenever the circumstances tookan unprecedented turn, the mujahid used to look towards the bold andconfident attitude of the Prophet and gain courage. Moreover, At the peak ofbattle, he would display extraordinary daring and nerve and move as close aspossible to the enemy to overwhelm him. All his Mujahideen would then gaincourage and aspire to follow his example.3.CONFIDENCE AND STEADFASTNESSDuring the battle of Hunnain when the army was falling apart due to thepressure being exerted by the enemy the Prophet stood firm in the battlefieldand with great fervor said:"I am the True Prophet, it is no lie, and I am the son of' Abdul Mutallib!"Seeing the resolute stand taken by him, the army which was scattering in fearrallied round him. Thus, their commander Prophet (PBUH)displayedconfidence and steadfastness.
