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2662. Al-Barā' said: "The Messenger of Allāh ﷺ made 'Abdullāh bin Jubair commander over the archers on the day of the battle of Uhud, and they were fifty men. He said: 'Even if you see birds snatching us, do not leave your positions until I send for you, and if you see that we have defeated them and made them flee, do not leave your positions until I send for you.'" He (Al-Barā') said: "Allāh then routed them. By Allāh, I saw the women hastening to climb the mountain. The companions of 'Abdullāh bin Jubair said: 'The spoils, O people! The spoils! Your companions have been victorious, so what are you waiting for?'" 'Abdullāh bin Jubair said: 'Have you forgotten what the Messenger of Allāh ﷺ ordered you?' But they said: 'By Allāh, we are going down to the people to take the spoils.' So they came down, and their faces were turned away (from the enemies) and they were defeated." (Saḥih)
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To lay in ambush for purposes of attack or defense in a battle is a legitimate and lawful activity, and it is considered an important tactic in war.
