Wisdom of The Holy Prophet — Page 88
88 12 Fighting Fight in the cause of Allah against those who fight against you, but transgress not. Surely Allah loves not the transgressors (2. 191). * * * The Holy Prophet (peace be on him) said: I. Archery is good and is your best sport. 2. Do not kill a woman or a labourer in battle. 3. A woman is competent to grant asylum on behalf of her people. 4. Ummi-Hani, a cousin of the Holy Prophet (peace be on him) said to him: I have granted asylum to two men from among my in-laws. The Holy Prophet (peace be on him) said to her: Asylum granted by thee is asylum granted by us. 5. Never be guilty of breach of faith; do not deface the enemy dead; do not kill a child. 6. In one of the battles the body of a woman waf discovered among the dead. The Holy Prophet (peace be on him) was greatly displeased and forbade the killing of women and children in battle. 7. When the Holy Prophet (peace be on him) arrived at an enemy settlement at night, in the course of a campaign, he deferred his attack till daylight.