These attributes were deduced from his many feats in the battles...

These attributes were deduced from his many feats in the battles, the most important of which was his choice and selection of the first soldiers from among the Quraysh and the Muhājirin without the participation of the Ansār. The wisdom behind this was that the Ansār has made a vow in the Second Pledge of ‘Aqabah[^19] that they would help and support the Prophet in Madina and for this reason it was evident that the Muhājirs would have to play the main role in battles and wars.

However, after some time, without making any reference to the pledge, the Holy Prophet (S) informed the Ansār and made it clear to them that their participation and assistance in the battles was required. From the other instances where the wisdom and prudence of the Prophet we can cite the treaties that he would make with neighboring tribes[^20]; because through this he would gain access to various desert routes that were frequented by the caravans of the Quraysh on their way to Syria[^21].

In the Battle of Uhud he ordered a group of archers to position themselves on the mountain side[^22] and to remain there until they were allowed by him to leave their post and it was seen how those archers disobeyed the order of the Holy Prophet (S). When they thought that victory had been gained, they abandoned their post in order to take their share of the booty, thereby granting the enemy easy access and enabling them to overturn the outcome of the battle.

The Holy Prophet (S) wanted the archers to remain in their positions on the mountain so that after the victory is achieved in this fight, the forces could increase in their strength through peaceful means and the awe and glory of the Muslim army may be elevated both within and outside the borders.

About this Zuhri says: ‘There was no bigger victory that was gained in Islām before this.’ The Noble Prophet (S) would deal cautiously[^23] with the Jews and hypocrites who lived in the neighboring areas. A good commander also needs a creative and an innovative mind with superior intelligence and the Prophet (S) was distinguished with these very attributes.

He manifested this in certain instances, the most important of which were: The creation and establishment of a state[^24] and the selection of warriors who would be harsh against their enemies and merciful and kind with their friends[^25]. With these principles, the Holy Prophet (S) would fight battles against the Quraysh, the Jews and the hypocrites[^26].