How Long to Read Islamic Principles of War for the Twenty-first Century

How Long Does it Take to Read Islamic Principles of War for the Twenty-first Century?

It takes the average reader 1 hour and 30 minutes to read Islamic Principles of War for the Twenty-first Century by Joel Hayward

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Almost all western and other developed states use Principles of War as guiding ideas for military practitioners (especially those who serve at the operational and tactical levels) on how best to use combat power in order to gain maximum advantage. These Principles of War are virtually ubiquitous in cadet and officer colleges and in doctrine manuals. Islamic law, on the other hand, has nothing comparable, and least nothing from the modern world. It has always seriously and proactively engaged with ideas about how to ensure that war is fought for morally just causes. Yet, since the medieval period, Islam has not updated its thoughts on what principles might best enhance combat effectiveness in order to win battles and wars with the maximum effectiveness, the minimum use of force and the minimum likelihood of harm to the innocent. This study investigates whether one can draw such principles from the Qur’an and the life of the Islamic Prophet Muhammad that might serve as guidelines for Islamic armed forces in the twenty-first century, an era dominated by careless disregard for human life and by what is euphemistically called Collateral Damage. Within the earliest extant Arabic sources, this study identifies nine principles—these being Virtuous Objective, Legitimacy, Unity of Command and Effort, Consultative Decision-Making, Offensive Action, Defensive Security, Morale, Restraint, and Deception—that were integral in the warfighting of the Prophet. The author hopes that the analysis might, if widely read in the right circles, prompt further thought and research within Islamic states and their militaries so that something like an agreed set of Islamic Principles of War could eventually emerge and be of utility.

How long is Islamic Principles of War for the Twenty-first Century?

Islamic Principles of War for the Twenty-first Century by Joel Hayward is 88 pages long, and a total of 22,704 words.

This makes it 30% the length of the average book. It also has 28% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Islamic Principles of War for the Twenty-first Century Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 2 hours and 4 minutes to read Islamic Principles of War for the Twenty-first Century aloud.

What Reading Level is Islamic Principles of War for the Twenty-first Century?

Islamic Principles of War for the Twenty-first Century is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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