ONLINE FORUM - STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT FROM AN ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVE

After discussing the SM from an Islamic perspective, please share an example of how Rasullallah SAW or his Sahabah or the Khalifah practicing strategy during their time.


Prophet Muhammad SAW Practicing Strategy In The Battles Using Swiftness Strategy.

🌹The swiftness and surprise strategy was frequently employed by Prophet Muhammad in his battles and campaigns.

🌹An example of this strategy is in Ghazwah Badr (Ramadhan, 2H), Muslims used difficult a route via mountains to reach Badar faster than their enemy and control the water (resources) and strategic location. While in Ghazwah Uhud (Syawwal, 3H), in order to gain time-based competitive advantage or swiftness, Muslims used difficult route via mountains to reach Uhud faster than their enemy and control the strategic location. Moreover, in Ghazwah Khaibar (Muharram, 7H), the Prophet and Muslims moved very fast towards Khaibar. Their enemies, the Khaibar Jews were taken by surprise and they screamed, "Muhammad is coming, Muhammad is coming!” The Prophet’s supporters moved very fast to cover 160 kilometers within 6 days and the alliance of their enemy; Bani Ghatafan, did not have the opportunity to help them.

🌹The concept of swiftness is reflected in modern military through the first mover advantage approach. In this regard, first mover advantage refers to development, adoption and sustainability of innovative warfare system against its less-advanced opponents, who will attempt to equalize the level of playing field (Silverstein, 2013). In high-velocity and turbulent business environments, being able to enter the market faster than others is often regarded as an important recipe of success. 


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