{ It is not for a prophet to take captives until he has wreaked havoc on the land; you desire the fleeting gain of this world but Allah desires the hereafter; and Allah is mighty, wise } Al-anfal 67

{ Until he has wreaked havoc on the land } ; He is saying: Until he has given his utmost to kill the Idolaters in it, and has won victory over them by domination and subjugation. … Sa’id ibn Jubair, regarding His word { It is not for a prophet to take captives until he has wreaked havoc on the land } , said: Whenever you all take them captive, do not ransom them until you have ravaged them by killing.