Warfare Beyond the Sword: Synthesizing Classical and Contemporary Islamic Strategy

Throughout history, Islamic thinkers and strategists have approached warfare not merely as a physical confrontation, but as an existential, moral, and cultural enterprise. From classical philosophers like Al-Kindi and Al-Farabi, who emphasized intellectual and civilizational supremacy, to modern scholars like Harold Rhode and John Kelsay, who dissect Islamic warfare as a political or juridical doctrine, each contributes a unique lens through which Arab or Islamist movements might understand and execute “victory.” By comparing their interpretations of strategy, tactics, time, and victory, we can better understand the comprehensive strategic worldview that may guide Arab or Islamist actors in the 21st century.

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