salahdin
Junior Member
بِسۡمِ ٱللهِ ٱلرَّحۡمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
Always fear Allah. He knows what is in men's hearts.
Be kind to the men under you and treat them well.
Directions given should be brief. If too long, they are likely to be forgotten.
Improve your conduct first; others will improve when they see your example>
Honor the representatives of the enemy.
Keep your own arrangement a secret.
Be always truthful so you can get good advice.
At night when you are free, sit among your men. This will keep you in touch with them.
Make good arrangements for the watch and ward of the army.
Keep away from untruthful men. Be intimate with truthful and faithful companions.
Be sincere to all whom you have dealings.
Beward of cowardice and dishonesty.
You will come across people who have given up the world and are spending their days in place of worship. Leave such people alone.
"Muslims can never be defeated because of small numbers. But if their own sins overwhelm them, they will meet defeat. So let you all keep away from sins of all kinds."
