for my community in its early-morning hours.’

4 – If the morning window had passed and no fighting had yet begun, he would not engage in combat during the middle of the day, when minds are listless, bodies sluggish, and the sun at its height. Rather, he would defer engagement until the sun had declined, the air had cooled, and the winds that Allah customarily sends to aid His believing servants had begun to blow—just as He says, ‘So We sent against them a wind and forces you did not see’ [Al-Aḥzāb: 9]. Likewise, the Prophet ﷺ said, ‘I was granted victory by the east wind, and ʿĀd were destroyed by the west wind.’ He therefore chose that time, when the weather was cooler and the evening breeze had risen.

5 – All of this applies unless the enemy attacks first or launches an unexpected raid; in that event the assault must be repelled immediately, whatever the hour.

6 – This is a praiseworthy battle plan and a sound strategy for exploiting the most favorable times and circumstances, thereby enhancing the army’s material and moral strength against its foe.

7 – The report illustrates the Prophet’s ﷺ superb leadership and his wisdom in directing military affairs. Senior commanders have taken him as their model in their war strategies and command decisions. May Allah’s blessings and peace be upon him.

8 – The ḥadith affirms the legitimacy of adopting useful means and effective measures while seeking Allah’s help, relying on Him, and hoping for His victory and support, so that material power and spiritual strength are combined.
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