He fought against the biggest two empires of that period. He was a leader who never lost a single expedition during his life, and who led Muslims in many battles to the farthest East and West. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) once said “He is one of Allah’s Swords”. When he converted to Islam, he was forty-three. He was thirty-nine in the battle of Uhud. Khalid RA was twenty-four when Muhammad (PBUH) was sent as a Messenger of Allah and was thirty-seven during “Hijrah”. After his conversion to Islam, he was known as “Abu Suliman”. So, he grew up in this rich and military environment.
When Al-Kaaba was being rebuilt, Makhzoum contributed a large amount of money which was equal to the amount paid by other tribes altogether. It was one of the richest tribes in the area. It also represented the military power of the Quraish. It had the brigade of the army and the command of the cavalry. He lost twenty of his children in front of his eyes but yet he was patient. Khalid married many times and had forty children, most of whom died of plague in Sham. Abu Jahl was his cousin from his father’s side, and Umar, son of Al-Khattab was his cousin from his mother’s side. His great-aunt was Lubana, the eldest wife of the Prophet’s (PBUH) uncle, “Al-Abbas son of Abdul Muttalib”. Almighty Allah knows best why he didn’t participate in the battle of Badr and why only Uhud and the damage he inflicted to the Muslim soldiers.Įarly days about Khalid Bin Al Walid (RA) It is significant to note that he didn’t participate in the battle of Badr and was against Muslims in the Battle of Uhud…. Hind was the mother of Muawia RA, whose son Yazid was instrumental in the death of Hussain RA in Karbala…… Abu Sufian was Prophet’s (PBUH) uncle who was opposing him until the night before Makkah was taken over. The battle in which Prophet (PBUH) injured his tooth and Prophet’s uncle Hamza RA lost his life, succumbing to the spear attack from Vashi on the given direction of Hind (one of Abu Sufian’s wives). Khalid RA played an instrumental role in defeating the Muslims at the battle of Uhud in 625. So, all of his brilliance was during these 15 years only. When he converted to Islam, he was 43 and died at the age of 59. Khalid RA was very tall, handsome, broad-shouldered, and well-built. Khalid and Umar (Radhi Allahu) the second Caliph, were cousins from his maternal side and had a very close facial resemblance. Khalid RA during his childhood had a mild attack of smallpox which he survived, but it left some pockmarks on his left cheek. It is said, that in the process Omar Ibn Khattab RA got injured and broke his leg. He once wrestled with Umar Ibn Khattab RA (during the Jahiliya period) who was older than him and beat him. It is recorded that he was a strong grappler in his younger days. He was able to draw the arrow while mounted on the move with accuracy and used the spear which he used, as a strong weapon against his opponents in later years but his sword skills and speed were his forte which was a blessing from Almighty Allah.
He was born in the year 583 to the horsemen/cavalry tribe of Quraysh, from the Banu Makhzum clan, who ardently opposed Muhammed (PBUH) while he was living in Makkah.įrom an early age, he developed competent skills in cavalry and archery. His name instilled fear in all neighboring Arab states well as to Iran (Persia) and as far as Rome (Byzantine) who were the superpowers of that time. He was a leader who initiated the tactical moves in every battle and expedition and led his troops from the front. With the blessings from Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), he earned the title Saifullah (“ The Sword of Almighty Allah). Introduction - “Khalid Ibn Al-Waleed (RA)”
I unfold the story of this great Sahaba & Warrior of Islam who was named "The Sword of Allah" which would give the reader great insights to practice and inculcate for betterment. Even though most historians captured his leadership and strategic battles skills but they failed to highlight his individual brilliance as a leader who was never defeated. He was the true unsung hero who illuminated the flag of Islam.
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