Were Islamic Battles All Defensive?
Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “When Allah completed the creation, He wrote in His book with Him upon the Throne: Verily, My mercy prevails over My wrath.” Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 3022, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2751