Show mercy in times of war or conflict

This hadith is about the mercy of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). It was narrated by Busr ibn Artat and Junadah ibn AbuUmayyah, who were on a warlike expedition when they encountered a thief called Masdar who had stolen a bukhti she-camel. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) taught that hands should not be cut off during such an expedition, even if someone has committed theft. This teaches us to show mercy in times of war and conflict, as it is better to forgive than to punish harshly. We can also learn from this hadith that justice must still be served in times of war or conflict, but with mercy and compassion instead of harsh punishments.