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Sunan Ibn Majah #2570

The Chapters on Jihad
Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ نُمَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا يُونُسُ بْنُ بُكَيْرٍ، عَنْ مَطَرِ بْنِ مَيْمُونٍ، عَنْ عِكْرِمَةَ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ الْحَرْبُ خُدْعَةٌ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
“War is deceit.”
Narrated by It was narrated from Ibn ‘Abbas that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) states that 'war is deceit,' highlighting the strategic and often deceptive nature of warfare. This statement reflects the complexities of conflict and the necessity of strategy in achieving objectives. The takeaway emphasizes the importance of wisdom and prudence in both conflict and negotiation.

Modern Application

In modern contexts, this principle can be applied to negotiations and competitive situations, where strategy and careful planning are essential. It encourages individuals to think critically and act wisely in challenging scenarios.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Military Might and Warfare and Prophetic Teachings because it addresses the nature of warfare and reflects the wisdom imparted by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Military Might and WarfareProphetic Teachings

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This hadith is #2570 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of The Chapters on Jihad. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from Ibn ‘Abbas that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:.

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