The Golden Series of the Prophet's Companions - Khalid bin Al-Waleed - The Sword of Allaah

Khalid bin Al-Waleed (Radiallaahu ‘ahum) was the hero of Islam. He led several battles and was always victorious. He conquered the apostates, especially Musailimah Al-Kadhab (the Liar) and restored order and peace to the Arabian Peninsula. He devised military tactics, which, by the help of Allaah, made him defeat the huge Roman army. He was very tough with his enemies but at the same time very lenient with his brotherMuslims. When he died, ‘Umar bin Al-Khattab (radiallaahu ‘anhu) cried and said:

• ”Women would never give birth to one like you”