Military Principles and Tactics in the Management and Commanding System of the Holy Prophet (PBUH)

The holy prophet of Islam (PBUH) counteracted the numerical and equipment superiority of the enemy by applying new military tactics and performing a careful command and management. This study is aimed at investigating the military tactics applied in the management and command system of the prophet Muhammad in various wars. Given the nature of this subject and in the process of answering the main question of this applied research (regarding the military principles and tactics used in the management and command system of the holy prophet), a descriptive-analytical method was employed for investigation. Research tools for data collection contained library and documentary method and internet resources. An analysis of the research question helps to find a clear answer leading to a number of military principles and tactics used by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in wars. The results indicated that four important factors in the management and command of the prophet of Islam played significant roles in his victory in the wars: 1- applying a variety of principles and tactics in war; 2- creativity and innovation in wars; 3- preparation and training combat techniques to the army; and 4- organizing the troops and equipment in the battles.