The Book of Remembrances KITĀB AL-ADHKĀR

Battle, Expeditions & Conflict

Chapter 154

the recommendation of asking for martyrdom

Chapter 155

The imam should encourage the leader of a delegation to fear Allah, and also teach him what he needs [to know] concerning matters of fighting the enemy and entering into pacts with them

Chapter 156

The sunnah for the imam and the leader of the army to feign taking another direction when intending to go on an expedition

Chapter 157

The du‘ā’ for those who do battle or work at anything that helps with it; also saying things to inspire people and rouse them to battle

Chapter 158

Du‘ā’, humility, and takbīr in battle, and asking Allah to fulfil his promise to help the believers

Chapter 159

The prohibition of needlessly raising the voice in battle

Chapter 160

Saying ‘I am so-and-so’ in battle in order to terrify the enemy

Chapter 161

The desirability of reciting poetry during combat

Chapter 162

The desirability of displaying patience and strength to a person who has been wounded

Chapter 163

The what to say when the muslims are victorious and defeat their enemy

Chapter 164

What to say when seeing the muslims defeated, may Allah the most generous be our refuge

Chapter 165

Encouragement for the imam to praise those who have displayed skill in battle

Chapter 166

What to say upon returning from an expedition