According to search-discovered classical Islamic scholarship, the command in Quran 47:35, 'So, be not faint-hearted and do not cry for peace,' is a highly specific directive concerning the conduct of Muslims in a just conflict. Tafsir Ibn Kathir explains this is not a prohibition against peace itself, but a command against showing weakness, losing morale, or suing for peace from a position of fear or disadvantage, especially 'while you are superior.' Al-Qurtubi and other jurists clarify its legal implications, distinguishing it from Quran 8:61 which permits accepting peace when foes incline towards it. The synthesis of these scholarly views establishes a crucial principle of Islamic international relations: peace should be negotiated from a position of strength and honor, not initiated out of cowardice or desperation. This ensures that any resulting treaty is just and upholds the dignity of the Muslim community, reaffirming the verse's promise, 'Allah is with you and will never deprive you of [the reward of] your deeds.'