Futuhusham_-_The_Islamic_Conquest_of_Syria_-_Al_Waqidi

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That Ahmad is Allah s Messenger is mytestification
His Ummah is named in the Psalms as Best Nation.
If I live until his time serve him I will
And be minister to the son of his uncle.
o Rafi', these women are known for their fighting. If they are really displaying such
feats of bravery which you describe, then they will permanently put their stamp on
the 'Arabs and will remove the brand of weakness from the foreheads of females.
The Muslims' faces brightened with joy at Rafiv's report on the women's bravery and
Dir3r.:$; leapt with joy. He threw off the old shawl he was wearing and grabbed his
spear, intending to be the first to reach them, but Khalid ~ called out, "Wait a while
Dinir, do not be hasty. He who does a job with patience completes it, while he who
hastens hardly achieves more than intentions."
/liriir.:$; : 0 commander, how can I be patient in helping my sister?
Khdlid ~ : If Allah wills, help and victory is at hand.
He then lined up the horses, raised the flag and going to the centre, said, "0 Muslims!
When you approach the enemy spread out and surround them. Have trust in Allah
that He will free our women and have mercy on our children."
They cheerfully answered him and so he rode at their head.
The Christians were preoccupied with the women when the army arrived with flags
fluttering. Khawlah called out, "0 daughters of Tubba', Allah has shown mercy to
you and has gladdened your hearts."
When Peter saw the Islamic army arriving with all its splendour, with their spears all
aligned and swords flashing, his heart trembled and his shoulders shook. The men
were alarmed and looked at each other. Peter said to the women, "Since we also have
daughters-in-law, daughters, mothers, sisters and aunts, my heart has been filled with
love and pity for you. For the sake of the Cross I free you. When your men arrive you
can tell them this."
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