War has to be in self-defense and in support of justice and freedom from oppression.
It must not be waged randomly or with indiscrimination. It must be legitimate and precise.
It must aim at establishing peace and justice. Peace in Islam is the norm, while war is the exception.
War in Islam is meant for defending the oppressed and not to revenge from the oppressor. Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) set the best example for this principle. Though he was expelled by his own people and was put to torture for so many years, he forgave the very people who used to oppress him and chastise his companions.
Even at the time of war, the Muslim should never lose hope in peace and reconciliation. A Muslim should never go very far in furthering enmity. This is a lesson that we learn from verse 7 from Surat al-Mutahinah:
"It may be that Allah will grant love (and friendship) between you and those whom ye (now) hold as enemies. For Allah has power (over all things); And Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful."
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