Are there exceptions to the prohibition of turning away from the enemy in battle?

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Fleeing is permissible if the intention is not to retreat to regroup with a larger force (tahayyuz ila fi'a) or to maneuver for a better fighting position (mutaharrifan li-qital). This exception is based on the verse: Except for one maneuvering either for battle or rejoining another company (Quran 8:16). Maneuvering for battle includes retreating to a position with a tactical advantage, such as avoiding the sun or wind, moving from a low ground to high ground, moving from a dry area to one with water, breaking enemy ranks, separating their cavalry from their infantry, finding an opportunity for attack, or taking cover behind a mountain.