Riyad as-Salihin, 1352
Abu Hurairah and Jabir (May Allah be pleased with them) reported:
The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "War is deception." <b>[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]</b>.
وعنه وعن جابر، رضي الله عنهما أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم قال:
الحرب خُدعة
((متفق عليه))
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 11, Hadith 68
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) We are advised to deceive the disbelievers during wars, set traps for them, and attack them unexpectedly.<br>
2) Islam is a religion of tolerance and mercy, and it is also a religion of power and fight. For every situation is the appropriate aspect.