The Chachnāma (Fatḥnāma-yi Sind) 34.3

34.3

When you array yourselves against the enemy, be steadfast in seeking the Divine pleasure that our object may be fulfilled. In any way you can, do cross the river. Show your bravery and heroism, and success and victory will attend you, and Divine power and protection will help you. With the assistance of angels, the swords of Mussalmans will naturally overpower the unbelievers. The great and glorious God will make those beings of unclean and wicked nature food for the swords and lances of the angels and the faithful. The doors of Divine wrath are open against them. They will be visited by heavy vengeance and will receive a severe flagellation. When you wish to cross the river, first examine carefully the crossing-places on the banks. Secure such places on other streams and lakes (also). Let those of the natives of the place, who live in boats, be won over by solemn promises, and recognize their services in a deserving manner. After these arrangements are made, you may cross the river, and, when you have crossed it, and the river is behind your back, be watchful lest the enemy, on the other side of the river, do you harm. When you approach their cities and towns and forts, no one will dare to stand against you or to fight with you. If any one dare to face you, he will surely bring ruin upon his own precious life.