(1) Chapter. The superiority of Jihad.
2(2) Chapter. The best among the people is that believer who strives his utmost in Allah’s Cause with both his life and property.
3(3) Chapter. The invocation of men and women that Allah may let them participate in Jihad and adorn them with martyrdom.
4(4) Chapter. The grades of the Mujadhidun (Muslim fighters) in Allah’s Cause.
5(5) Chapter. To proceed in Allah’s Cause in the forenoon and in the afternoon. A place in Paradise as small as the bow of one of you (is better than the world and whatever is in it).
6(6) Chapter. AI-Hur-ul-Ein (houris fair females) and their qualities.
7(7) Chapter. The wish for martyrdom.
8(8) Chapter. The superiority of him who goes in Allah’s Cause and dies on the way, for he will be regarded as one of the martyrs.
9(9) Chapter. (The reward of) him who is injured or stabbed in Allah’s Cause.
10(10) Chapter. (The superiority of) him who is wounded in Allah’s Cause.
11(11) Chapter. The Statement of Allah: “Say: Do you wait for us (anything) except one of the two best things (martyrdom or victory)?..” (V.9:52)
12(12) Chapter. The Statement of Allah: “Among the believers are men who have been true to their covenant with Allah (i.e., that they have gone out for Jihad (holy fighting) and showed not their backs to the disbelievers), of them some have fulfilled their obligations (i.e., have been martyred), and some of them are still waiting, but they have never changed in the least." (V.33:23)
13(13) Chapter. Practising good deeds before taking part in a (holy) battle.
14(14) Chapter. Whoever is struck and killed by an arrow thrown by an unidentified person.
15(15) Chapter. Whoever fights so that Allah’s Word (i.e., Allah’s religion of Islamic Monotheism) be superior.
16(16) Chapter. (The superiority of him) Whose feet get covered with dust in Allah’s Cause.
17(17) Chapter. To remove the dust which falls on one’s head (whilst striving) in Allah’s Cause.
18(18) Chapter. To take a bath after fighting and (after being soild with) dust.
19(19) Chapter. The superiority of (those people for whom) the following Statement of Allah (was revealed): “Think not of those who are killed in the Way of Allah as dead. Nay, they are alive, with their Lord, and they have provision. They rejoice in what Allah has betowed upon them of His Bounty, and rejoice for the sake of those who have not yet joined them, but are left behind (not yet martyred) that on them no fear shall come, nor shall they grieve. They rejoice in aGrace and a Bounty from Allah, and that Allah will not waste the reward of the believers." (V.3:169-171)
20(20) Chapter. The shade of angels on the martyr.
21(21) Chapter. The wish of the (martyred) Mujahid to return to the world.
22(22) Chapter. Paradise is under the blades of swords (Jihad in Allah’s Cause).
23(23) Chapter. (The reward of him) who wishes to beget a son to send for Jihad.
24(24) Chapter. Bravery and cowardice in the battle.
25(25) Chapter. Seeking refuge with Allah from cowardice.
26(26) Chapter. Whoever described what he has witnessed in the war.
27(27) Chapter. The obligation of going out for Jilhad when there is a general call to arms, and what sort of Jihad and intentions are compulsory.
28(28) Chapter. (What about) a disbeliever who kills a Muslim and later on embraces Islam and starts doing good deeds and gets killed (in Allah’s Cause)?
29(29) Chapter. Whoever preferred Jihad to Saum (fasting).
30(30) Chapter. There are seven martyrs other than those who are killed in Jihad (i.e., eight).
31(31) Chapter. The Statement of Allah: “Not equal are those of the believers who sit (at home), except those who are disabled (by injury or are blind or lame)..(up to).. Ever Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful." (V.4:95,96).
32(32) Chapter. Patience during fighting.
33(33) Chapter. Rousing and exhorting people to fight.
34(34) Chapter. The digging of the Khandaq (trench).
35(35) Chapter. (The rewad of) whoever is held back from Jihad by a legal cause.
36(36) Chapter. The superiority of observing Saum (fast) in Allah’s Cause (to seek His good pleasure).
37(37) Chapter. The superiority of spending in Allah’s Cause (i.e., for Jihad).
38(38) Chapter. The superiority of one who prepares a Ghazi (fighter for Jihad) or looks after his dependents in his absence.
39(39) Chapter. To apply Hanut (i.e., a kind os scent) during the battle.
40(40) Chapter. The superiority of the reconnoiterer.
41(41) Chapter. Can the reconnoitrer be sent alone?
42(42) Chapter. The travelling of two persons together.
43(43) Chapter. Good will remain (as a peranent quality) in the forelocks of horses (especially those kept for the purpose of Jihad) till the Day of Resurrection.
44(44) Chapter. Jihad is to be carried on whether the Muslim ruler who calls for it is good or bad.
45(45) Chapter. (The superiority of) the one keeps a horse (for the purpose of Jihad in Allah’s Cause), as is indicated by the Statement of Allah: "[And make ready against them all you can of power,] including steeds of war (tanks, planes, missiles, artillery etc,)..." (V.8:60)
46(46) Chapter. To name a horse and a donkey.
47(47) Chapter. What has been said about the evil omen of a horse.
48(48) Chapter. Horses (are kept) for three (purposes).
49(49) Chapter. Whoever beats somebody else’s animal during the battle (intending to help its rider).
50(50) Chapter. Riding on an unmanageable animal or a stallion horse.
51(51) Chapter. The share of the horse (from the booty)...
52(52) Chapter. Leading somebody else’s animal during the battle.
53(53) Chapter. The saddle and the stirrup of an animal.
54(54) Chapter. The riding of an unsaddled horse.
55(55) Chapter. A slow horse.
56(56) Chapter. Horse races.
57(57) Chapter. Idmar (the preparation) of horses for racing.
58(58) Chapter. The extreme limit of the distance of the race of horses that have been made lean.
59(59) Chapter. The she-camel of the Prophet (p.b.u.h).
60(61) Chapter. The white mule of the Prophet (p.b.u.h).
61(62) Chapter. The Jihad of women.
62(63) Chapter. The participation of a woman in a sea battle.
63(64) Chapter. The man’s selection of one wive to accompany in holy battles.
64(65) Chapter. The Jihad of women and their fighting along with men.
65(66) Chapter. The carrying of water-skins by the women to the people (and giving them water to drink) during holy battles.
66(67) Chapter. The treatment of the wounded by the women during holy battles.
67(68) Chapter. The bringing back of the wounded and the killed by the women.
68(69) Chapter. Removing the arrow from the body.
69(70) Chapter. Vigilance during holy battles in Allah’s Cause.
70(71) Chapter. The service, during holy battles.
71(72) Chapter. The superiority of him who carries the luggage of his companions during a journey.
72(73) Chapter. The superiority of guarding (Muslims from infidels) for a day in Allah’s Cause.
73(74) Chapter. Whoever sets off for a holy battle accompanied by a boy-servant.
74(75) Chapter. To go on a sea- voyage.
75(76) Chapter. Whoever sought the help of poor and pious men in war.
76(77) Chapter. Do not say that so-and-so is a martyr.
77(78) Chapter. Exhortation to archery (i.e., arrow throwing).
78(79) Chapter. To play with spears and other similar arms.
79(80) Chapter. The shield, and shielding oneself with the shield of his companion.
80(81) Chapter. The (leather) shield.
81(82) Chapter. The straps for suspending swords and the hanging of the sword by the neck.
82(83) Chapter. (What has been said regarding) the decoration of swords (with gold and silver etc.).
83(84) Chapter. Whoever hung his sword on a tree at midday nap.
84(85) Chapter. The wearing of a helmet.
85(86) Chapter. Whoever dose not consider it logical to break the weapons and to slaughter the animals of the deceased.
86(87) Chapter. The dispersing of the people away from the lmam at midday to rest in the shade of trees.
87(88) Chapter. What is said regarding spears.
88(89) Chapter. What is said regarding the armour of the Prophet (p.b.u.h) and the coat of mail during the battle.
89(90) Chapter. The (wearing of a) cloak on journeys and in war.
90(91) Chapter. The wearing of silk in war.
91(92) Chapter. What is said about the knife.
92(93) Chapter. What is said about the fighting against Ar-Rum (the Byzantines).
93(94) Chapter. Fighting against the Jews.
94(95) Chapter. Fighting against the Turks.
95(96) Chapter. Fighting against people wearing shoes made of hair.
96(97) Chapter. Whoever arranged his companions at the time of defeat, and got down from his riding animal and requested Allah for help.
97(98) Chapter. To invoke Allah to defeat and shake AI-Mushrikun (polytheists, idolaters, pagans).
98(99) Chapter. Can a Muslim preach to the people of the Scriptures, or teach them the Holy Book?
99(100) Chapter. To invoke Allah to bestow guidance upon Al- Mushrikun (polytheists, idolaters, pagans) in order to attract them.
100(101) Chapter. What is said regarding the invitation of the Jews and Christians (to Islam), and for what Muslim should declare war against them.
101(102) Chapter. The invitation of the Prophet (p.b.u.h) to embrace Islam, and to believe in his Prophethood and not to take each other as Lords instead of Allah.
102(103) Chapter. Concealing the true destination of a Ghazwa by using an equivocation which indicates apparently that one is going to a different destination; and the preference of Thursday for journeys (by the Prophet (p.b.u.h)).
103(104) Chapter. Setting out after midday.
104(105) Chapter. Setting out in the last part of the month.
105(106) Chapter. Travelling in Ramadan.
106(107) Chapter. Bidding farewell.
107(108) Chapter. Listening to and obeying the Imam (i.e., Muslim ruler) (if he abides by Allah’s Orders).
108(109) Chapter. The Imam (i.e., Muslim ruler) should be defended (by the Muslims and he is to be taken as their protector).
109(110) Chapter. To give a Bai’a for not to flee during a battle.
110(111) Chapter. The Imam should order the people to do only those things that are within their ability.
111(112) Chapter. If the Prophet (p.b.u.h) had not started fighting during the early hours of the day, he would delay it till the sun had declined (i.e., after midday).
112(113) Chapter. Asking the permission of Imam (if one wishes not to participate in a holy battle).
113(116) Chapter. The setting out of the Imam, before the people at the time of fright.
114(117) Chapter. To be quick and to make the horse gallop at the time of fright.
115(119) Chapter. The wages given to fight on somebody else’s behalf, and the riding animals presenyed to be used in Allah’s Cause.
116(120) Chapter. The labourer (whose services are hired for the purpose of Jihad).
117(121) Chapter. What has been said regarding the flag of the Prophet (p.b.u.h).
118(122) Chapter. The Statement of the prophet (p.b.u.h): I have been made victorious for a distance of one month journey with terror (cast in the hearts of the enemy).
119(123) Chapter. Providing oneself with food when going on a military expendition.
120(124) Chapter. To carry the journey-food on one’s shoulder.
121(125) Chapter. The sitting of a woman behind her brother as a compainon-rider.
122(126) Chapter. The sitting of two men together over a riding animal in military expeditions and in the Hajj.
123(127) Chapter. The sitting of two men together on a donkey.
124(128) Chapter. Holding the riding animal of somebody else (to help him ride).
125(129) Chapter. It is disliked for one to travel to a hostile country carrying copies of the Qur’an.
126(130) Chapter. The recitation of Takbir (Allahu Akbar) in the war.
127(131) Chapter. What is disliked as regards raising the voice when saying Takbir (i.e., Allah is the Most Great)
128(132) Chapter. The recitation of Subhan Allah when going down a valley.
129(133) Chapter. To say Takbir (Allahu Akbar Allah is the Most Great) on ascending a high place.
130(134) Chapter. A traveller is granted reward similar to that given for good deeds practised at home, as if he is practising the same while travelling.
131(135) Chapter. Travelling alone.
132(136) Chapter. Hastening in travel.
133(137) Chapter. If someone gives his horse to be used for Allah’s Cause and then he sees it being sold.
134(138) Chapter. The participation in Jihad with one’s parent’s permission.
135(139) Chapter. What is said regarding the hanging of bells and the like, round the necks of camels.
136(140) Chapter. If a man has enlisted himself in the army and then his wife goes out for Hajj, or he has a genuine excuse, can he be given a leave?
137(141) Chapter. The spy.
138(142) Chapter. Providing the prisoners of war with clothes.
139(143) Chapter. The superiority of the one through whom a man embraces Islam.
140(144) Chapter. The prisoners of war in chains.
141(145) Chapter. The superiority of the people of the Scriptures (Jews and Christians) who embrace Islam.
142(146) Chapter. (Is it permissible) to attack the enemies wilth the probability of killing the babies and children (unintentionally)?
143(147) Chapter. Killing the children in the war.
144(148) Chapter. Killing the women in the war.
145(149) Chapter. One should not to punish (anybody) with Allah’s punishment.
146(152) Chapter. If a Mushrik (polytheist, idolater, pagan) burns a Muslim, should he be burnt (in retaliation)?
147(153) Chapter.
148(154) Chapter. The burning of houses and date-palms.
149(155) Chapter. Killing a sleeping Mushrik (polytheist, idolater, pagan).
150(156) Chapter. Do not wish to meet the enemy.
151(157) Chapter. War is deceit.
152(158) Chapter. Telling lies in war.
153(159) Chapter. Killing non-Muslim warriors secretly.
154(160) Chapter. What tricks and means of security may be adopted to protect oneself against someone who is excepted to be vicious and mischievous.
155(161) Chapter. The recitation of poetic verses in the war and raising the voices while digging the trench.
156(162) Chapter. Whosoever is unable to sit firm on a horse.
157(163) Chapter. The treatment of a wound with the ashes of a mat (made of date-palm leaves), and the washing of blood bay a lady off her father’s face, and conveying water in a shield (for this purpose).
158(164) Chapter. What quarrels and mutual differences are hated in the war, and the punishment of the one who disobeys his Imam.
159(165) Chapter. If the people get frightened at night.
160(166) Chapter. Shouting, “Ya Sabahah!” as loudly as possible on seeing the enemy to let the people hear it.
161(167) Chapter. Saying: “Take it! I am the son of so-and-so.".
162(168) Chapter. If the enemy is ready to accept the judgement of a Muslim (his judgement will be valid if the Imam agrees to it).
163(169) Chapter. The killing of a captive, and the killing of somebody who is in confinement.
164(170) Chapter. Can a man present himself to captivity, and whosoever refuses to surrender to captivity? And the performance of a two Rak‘a Salat (prayer) before being put to death.
165(171) Chapter. The freeing of a captive.
166(172) Chapter. The ransom of AI-Mushrikun (polytheists, idolaters, pagans).
167(173) Chapter. If an infidel warrior comes in an Islamic territory without having the assurance of protection (is it permissible to kill him?)
168(174) Chapter. One should fight for the protection of the Dhimmi (i.e., free non-Muslim subjects living in a Muslim country) and they should not be enslaved.
169(176) Chapter. Can one intercede for the Dhimmi or deal with them?
170(177) Chapter. Sprucing oneself up before receiving a delegation.
171(178) Chapter. How to present Islam to a (non-Muslim) boy.
172(180) Chapter. If some people in a hostile non-Muslim country embrace Islam and they have possessions and land, then what they have will remain for them.
173(181) Chapter. To write down the names of (i.e., listing) the people by the Imam.
174(182) Chapter. Allah may support the religion (Islam) with a Fajir (an evil, disobedient, wicked) man.
175(183) Chapter. (It is permissible for) somebody to take over the leadership of the army during a battle with being appointed when there is danger from the enemy.
176(184) Chapter. Supporting with reinforcements.
177(185) Chapter. Staying in the (enemy) town for three (days and nights) on having victory over the enemy.
178(186) Chapter. The distribution of the war booty after a Ghazwa and during a journey.
179(187) Chapter. If Al-Mushrikun take the property of a Muslim as war booty and later on the Muslim gets it back (on overcoming them), (does the owner have the right to get it back or should it be included in the war booty gained by the Muslims)?
180(188) Chapter. Speaking Persian and speaking (Arabic) with an unfamiliar accent.
181(189) Chapter. Al-Ghulul (stealing from the war booty before its distribution).
182(190) Chapter. A little Ghulul (i.e., a minor theft).
183(191) Chapter. What is hated regarding the slaughtering of the camels and sheep of the booty (before its distribution).
184(192) Chapter. The conveyance of the good tidings of victories.
185(194) Chapter. There is no emigration (from Makkah) after the Conquest (of Makkah).
186(195) Chapter. (It is permissible for a man) to look in (or search) the hair of the Dhimmi women (i.e., non-Muslims living under the protection of Muslims) and that of the lady-believers if they disobey Allah, and to compel them to take off their clothes if there is necessity.
187(196) Chapter. The reception of Al-Ghuza (i.e., Muslim fighters returning after participating in Jihad).
188(197) Chapter. What to say on returning from Jihad.
189(198) Chapter. The performance of Salat (prayer) on returning from a Journey.
190(199) Chapter. Taking meals on arrival (from a journey).