How should the military engagement be organized by the Amir?
General Chapter
Al-Mughni
Book of Jihad
Primary text
Every group of people should initiate conflict against those adjacent to them. However, if a region lacks sufficient manpower to confront its neighbors, people should be transferred from other regions to reinforce them. The Amir is strictly commanded not to lead the Muslims into a perilous situation (*mahlakah*) nor order them into a tunnel or pit (*matmurah*) where death is feared.
Supporting text
If the Amir commits such an error, he has done wrong and must seek forgiveness from God Almighty. However, he is not liable for blood money (*'aql*) or expiation (*kaffarah*) if one person perishes while obeying him, as the soldier acted voluntarily with full knowledge.