Analysis of Strategic Planning and Management in the Battle of Uḥud from a Quranic Perspective and Its Contemporary Applications

Document Type : Scholary

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1 Assistant Professor of Quran and Sciences (Management Major), Al Mustafa International University, Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (a) Specialized Center for Quran, Qum, Iran

2 Professor and Faculty Member at Imam Khomeini Complex, Al-Mustafa International University, Qum, Iran

3 Assistant Professor of Quran and Sciences (Management Major), Faculty of Qur’an and Hadith Studies, Qum, Iran

10.22034/qns.2025.21220.1123

Abstract

The Battle of Uḥud, as one of the pivotal events in Islamic history, provides a valuable opportunity to examine the principles of planning and management as articulated in the Quran. This study seeks to address the question of how the managerial teachings of the Holy Quran, as manifested in the Battle of Uḥud, can contribute to strategic management and crisis management in the contemporary world. The research analyzes the strategies and tactics employed in the Battle of Uḥud from a Quranic viewpoint and explores their applications in modern management. Adopting an exegetical-analytical approach and drawing upon the thematic exegetical method (istinṭāqī) of Martyr Ṣadr, the relevant verses pertaining to the Battle of Uḥud are examined as a rich case study of managerial lessons. Key principles such as consultation, adherence to leadership, and the maintenance of unity among Muslims are emphasized. The findings of this study indicate that the Quran not only offers profound spiritual and ethical guidance but also holds practical applicability in strategic planning and contemporary crisis management. By focusing on social and organizational interactions, this research introduces a Quranic management model grounded in monotheistic principles, which fosters cohesion and coordination in collective actions and effective decision-making. The results suggest that Quranic managerial principles can serve as a paradigm for modern organizations and societies confronting complex challenges and global variables. This paradigm is capable of enhancing social cohesion, generating innovative solutions, and facilitating sustainable and holistic development. 

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