Sword of God

• Early Years

Born around the year 592, Khalid Ibn Al-Walid was a member of the Banu Makhzum's Quraishy tribewhich was the opposing enemy of his destined friend and prophet, Muhammad s.a.w. A son to Al-Walid Al-Mughirah and Lubabah Al-Harith, Khalid Al-Walid was raised at the surrounding of a wealthy family. As a young man, he had all the attributes needed for a warrior. Khalid Al-Walid was physically strong and build, wise at battle tactics and more importantly, he was very determined to protect his religion and its' people.Ever since he was a young adult, Khalid Al-Walid had always wanted to become a warrior for the Quraysh clan. He was ever so eager to prove his worthiness therefore he became involved with numerous amounts of battles.Khalid's father, Al-Walid Al-Mughirah was a very wealthy and influential leader for the Quraysh tribe at his time. The people of Mecca had great respect for him because of his kindness and generosity. In addition, Khalid's father was well known for this love towards the Kaabah. Every alternate year, he will prepare the cloth needed to cover over the cubicle building of the Kaabah. Also, during the month of the Hajj, Khalid's father would give out free meals for those who came to gather at Mina before pursuing their pilgrimage.The prophet Muhammad believed that because Khalid was a popular figure amongst his people, many of them would follow him to Islam should he decide to convert. Therefore, Muhammad had always been hopeful that someday Khalid Al-Walid would convert to Islam.Once When He is Non Muslim he Against Islam !!!!! Khalid Al-Walid was an important figure during his time with the Quraysh clan. He appeared prominently among his friends and was able to seize the hearts of his people. The Quraysh people had grown very fondly of their own customary beliefs therefore they became concerned with the young yet rapidly growing movement of Islam. Furthermore, they felt that it was necessary for them to take stern actions to prevent Islam from growing any further. Thus, they decided to wage war against the people of Islam with the purpose of destroying the religion altogether. Being the warrior that he is, Khalid Ibn Al-Walid decided to engage himself in a war against Muhammad and Islam. As Muslims we believe that this is the will of Allah the Almighty.

• Battle of Uhud

The defeat at battle of Badr left the Quraysh people angry and embarrassed. They felt that the victory for the Muslims was un-deserving because they believed that they were the stronger clan. It is known that every Quraysh army personnel that took part during the battle of Badr splodged their faces with mud because of their shame at losing. Not long after, the Qurayhs decided to avenge their lost at battle of Badr by deciding to go for another war with the Muslims.As a young Quraysh member, Khalid Al-Walid was no exception. He had his heart set out to avenge the Quraysh defeat at Badr. Khalid was so determined to avenge his people that he called upon his troops to fight until they are victorious or they should die trying to do so.The Muslims were prepared for the battle of Uhud but due to the inconsistent condition of the land surrounding the mountain of Uhud, the army of Quraysh managed to break through the Islamic forces. Prophet Muhammad then called upon 50 of his best archers to stand and defend the land with all their might. In whatever circumstances, they should not be allowed to leave their position.Khalid Al-Walid was the commander of one of the Quraysh battalion that took part during this battle.The entire battalion of the Quraysh was 4 times greater than the Muslims but because of the couragethat they had shown during the previous war at Badr, the Quraysh army grew wary and doubtful that they could defeat the Muslims. The Quraysh army started attacking strongly and all was looking well for them until the Muslims cornered their troops. They had failed at defending their ground. As a result, they Quraysh army became divided. A lot of the Quraysh army were running away because they know that the battle of Uhud will share the same fate as the previous battle of Badr. Everyone was in fear but Khalid Al-Walid as he kept his heads up and was more determined than ever to attack the Muslims. He reassembled his troops and started to look for a precise and ideal moment to attack the Muslims. Seeing that the Quraysh army was fleeing, the Muslim army became drawn towards the valuable war property that was left behind. They became greedy and the archers that Prophet Muhammad had instructed to defend at all cost, left their positions to grab the jewelleries tha were left by the Quraysh army. Khalid Al-Walid took notice of this and decided to attack the Muslims while their defences are down. As fast as lightning, Khalid ambushed the Muslims at the heart of their defence. The Quraysh army that was earlier fleeing took notice of Khalid Al-Walid's actions and they assembled themselves at haste to strive forward together with Khalid and his troops. What seemed like a victory for the Muslims was now staring at a defeat simply because of a single man's brilliant quick thinking. Stories such as this made Khalid Al-Walid the legendary warrior that he is today. Khalid went on to fight another battle against the Muslims, the battle of the Trench. That was the last battle he ever fought as an opponent to the Muslims.

• Converting to Islam

Before converting to Islam, Khalid Al-Walid was the fiercest enemy known to the Muslims at the battlefield due to his tactical skill and bravery. The Muslims gained valuable knowledge from him,most notably when fighting against him at the battle of Uhud. Khalid Al-Walid had established himself as a fearsome and intelligent warrior. After several invitations from the prophet Muhammad and Khalid's brother, Khalid Al-Walid converted to Islam in the year 629. It was known that Khalid was a fond admirer of the work of Islam before and after much consideration, he opted to follow the way of Islam.

• The Sword of Allah

During the war against the Roman Empire, Khalid Al-Walid came face to face with a roman militant.George was the militants name and the two began conversing. George asks Khalid "Lie not to me as you are a free man, is it true that your god had given you the sword of His will and whoever you should point it at will taste defeat?" Khalid disagreed as he said that isn't true. George then asked again "Ther why are you called the sword of Allah?" Khalid Al-Walid responded by saying that Allah had sent down a Rasul to guide humans through the way of Islam. Some trusts him, others disobey him including Khalid Al-Walid before converting. Furthermore, Khalid said to George that he had devoted himself to Islam and when he did so, Prophet Muhammad whispered to him that he is the drawn sword of Allah.

• Quotes of SWORD OF ALLAH (Saifullah} Hazrat Khalid Bin Waleed (R.A)

"Do you see a space of the span of a hand on my leg, chest, arm which is not covered by some scar of the wound of a sword or an arrow or a lance?"Said this to one of his friend few days before he died, four years after dismissal from army.

"If you were in the clouds, Allah would raise us to you or lower you to us for battle." Said this to the Byzantine troops when they retreated from the battle field to the fortified town of Chalcis.

"When I am in the battlefield, I love it more then when I am in my house."

"The rainy night when I am standing wearing armor with sword and shield in my hand and looking again and again towards the eastern horizon, waiting for sun to rise so that I could start the battle." Said this after getting dismissed from army by Caliph Umar in 638 A.D.

"Submit to Islam and be safe. Or agree to the payment of the Jizya, and you and your people will be under our protection, else you will have only yourself to blame for the consequences, for I bring the men who desire death as ardently as you desire life." This letter was writen by Khalid to Persian Governor of Mesopotamia before invading it.

"When Allah decides a matter, it is done."

"I have dedicated my life to the way of Allah, Most High."

"Man intends one thing, but Allah intends another."

"The earth destroys its fools, but the intelligent destroy the earth."

"If you are truthful you will survive. If you lie you shall perish."

"I am the noble warrior, I am the Sword of Allah, I am Khalid bin Al Waleed." These were the famous verses that Khalid use to recite in the battle field.

"I am the son of many chiefs. My sword is sharp and terrible. It is the mightiest of things When the pot of war boils fiercely."

"I am the pillar of Islam! I am the Companion of the Prophet! I am the noble warrior, Khalid bin Al Waleed!"

"I will give you three days, if the gates are not opened on these revised terms, I shall attack. And then there shall be no terms of any kind."

"I am the son of Al Walid ! Will anyone duel?"

"By my faith, the water will go to whichever army is more steadfast and more deserving." Said this before the decisive Battle of Walaja, when Muslim army ran short of water.

"O Lord! If you give us victory, I shall see that no enemy warrior is left alive until their river runs with their blood!" Said this during Battle of Ullais which is also known as Battle of blood river.

"At Battle of Mu'tah I broke nine swords in my hand. But I have never met an enemy like the Persians. And among the Persians I have never met an enemy like the army of Battle of Ullais." Gave tribute to the brave Persian soldiers after the bloody Battle of Ullais.

"Wait a while; there will come to you mounts, carrying lions in shining armor, battalions followed by battalions." Wrote this letter to Ayaz bin Ghanam who asked him for reinforcement while fighting against the rebel Arab tribes in northern Arabia.

"I see that these people know nothing about war."Said this about Persian and Christian Arab recruits in Persian army after analysing the siege of An al Tamar in Iraq.

"We shall take this route; let not your resolve be weakened. Know that the help of Allah comes according to your desire. Let not the Muslims fear anything so long as they have the help of Allah." Said this when one of his commander tried to stop him from taking a dangerous rout direct to Syria from Iraq through Syrian desert and said that ..You cannot take this route with an army. By Allah, even a lone traveler would attempt it at the peril of his life. It involves five days of extreme hardship without a drop of water and the ever-present danger of losing the way.

"But for the necessity of obeying the orders of the Caliph, I would never have accepted this command over you. You are much higher than me in Islam. I am a Companion of the Prophet, but you are one whom the Messenger of Allah had called 'the trusted one of this nation." Said this to Abu Ubaidah ibn al-Jarrah while taking over from him the command of Muslim army in Syria, in reply Abu Ubaidah said... I have received with gladness the letter of Abu Bakr appointing you commander over me. There is no resentment in my heart, for I know your skill in matters of war.

"Take her as a gift, there shall be no ransom. " Said this while handing over the daughter of Emperor Heraclius who was captured after Battle of Maraj al debaj in which Heraculus's son-in-law Thomas, was killed in duel with Khalid. Heraclius wrote following letter to Khalid...

"I have come to know what you have done to my army. You have killed my son-in-law and captured my daughter. You have won and got away safely. I now ask you for my daughter. Either return her to me on payment of ransom or give her to me as a gift, for honour is a strong element in your character"."

"Praise be to Allah who decreed death upon Abu Bakr, who was more beloved to me than Umar. Praise be to Allah who gave authority to Umar, who was less beloved to me than Abu Bakr, and compelled me to love him." Said this some time before his death, Caliph Abu Bakr made him commander in chief of army. while Caliph Umar dismissed Khalid from army. Though relations of Khalid with his cousin Umar always remained something short of cordial, but magnificent and just rule of Umar impressed Khalid a lot and he on his death bequeathed his property to 'Umar and made him the executor of his will and estate.

"May Allah have mercy upon Abu Bakr! Had he lived, I would not have been removed from com d." Said this on the death of [[w:Abu Bakr|Caliph Abu Bakr, when his successor Caliph Umar dismissed Khalid from command and made Abu Ubaidah, the new commander in chief.

"If Abu Bakr is dead and Umar is Caliph, then we hear and obey."Said this After the death of Abu Bakr.

"By Allah, if you were to appoint a small child over me, I would obey him. How could I not obey you when you are far above me in Islam and have been named the Trusted One by the Prophet? I could never attain your status. I declare here and now that I have dedicated my life to the way of Allah, Most High." Said this to Abu Ubaidah, after being removed from command by Caliph Umar for no reason.

"These Romans were the bravest that I had ever met." Gave tribute to the Byzantine soldiers after winning Battle of Emesa.

"How few are the Romans and how numerous are we ! 'An army's strength lies not in numbers of men but in Allah's help, and its weakness lies in being forsaken by Allah" Said this to one of his soldier at Battle of Yarmouk who said that ..How numerous are the Romans and how few are we.

"I protest to the Muslims against what you have done. By Allah, you have been unjust to me, O Umar!" Said this to Caliph Umar who dismissed him from army in 638. Caliph Umar RA removed Khaled bin Walid R.A from the army because Umar R.A is afraid that peoplemight start to think that Khalid R.A is the cause of victory and might forget that victory come from Allah SWT.

"Umar appointed me over Syria until it turned to wheat and honey; then dismissed me!" Said this to his wife after bneing removed from army.

"Praise be to Allah who took Abu Bakr R.A away. He was dearer to me than Umar R.A. Praise be to Allah who appointed Umar R.A in authority He was hateful to me, but I grew to like him."

"And here I am, dying in my bed, like cattle die. May the eyes of cowards never sleep."

Khalid ibn Walid R.A (592-642) also known as Sword of Allah (Saifullah). He is noted for his militar prowess, commanding the forces of Prophet Muhammad SAWW and those of his immediate successors of the Rashidun Caliphate; Caliph Abu Bakr R.A and Caliph Umar R.A during the Islami conquest in 7th century. In having the distinction of being undefeated in over a hundred battles against the numerically superior forces of the Byzantine Roman Empire, Sassanid Persian Empire, and their allies, he is regarded as one of the finest military commanders in history.