The book begins with a description of the historical, political as well as Quranic perspective to the formation of the Muslim Ummah. It then spells out the mission, role and characteristics of the New State within the framework of which it analyses it dwells on the permissible causes of war; its object, nature, dimensions and ethics. This is followed by a discussion on the Quranic concept of total and military strategy, and the divine rules and principles for the conduct of wars.