It is said that Ali Ibn Abu Talib (PBUH) was the flag holder of the Messenger of Allah (PBUH&HF) in over…
It is said that Ali Ibn Abu Talib (PBUH) was the flag holder of the Messenger of Allah (PBUH&HF) in over eighty battles. The question is: How can a fighter carry a flag in one hand and fight with the other? Is it not better for him to leave the flag aside and free both hands to use them in the fighting?
Answer
In the name of Allah, it seems that you have not watched known how the flag is held. The holder puts the flag in his hand when he is moving towards the enemy, and at the time of duel he puts it in the garb of the horse if he is riding, and plants it in the ground if he is on foot as Imam Ali (PBUH) did with the Messenger's (PBUH&HF) flag in Khaybar, as in some narrations. However, it is not necessary for the flag to be in the hands of the leader in all cases. Rather, the flag is given in front of the soldiers to order them to obey him in combat matters, and he should not carry it when approaching the enemies and engaging with them. Allah knows best.
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