To the Al-Badia, theft of livestock is not sinful - it's the mark of brave, successful men. Women may also take part in raids; those who do earn a reputation as great warriors. </p> <p> For honorable tribes, death of the enemy is not a goal; they raid only to acquire. The Al-Badian code demands those that do not fight or who surrender must be spared and not molested, especially women and children.