Futuhusham_-_The_Islamic_Conquest_of_Syria_-_Al_Waqidi

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Khalid's • words scared David so he said to himself, "The 'Arab speaks the truth.
Warden will be killed and then it will be our tum. It is better that I tell him the truth
and seek amnesty for myself and my children."
He turned to Khalid • again and said, "0 'Arab brother, I have forgotten to tell you
one thing which my master told me."
Khdlid. :What is it?
David: Be alert and protect your life and property because Warden has conspired
against you.
Then after telling him all the details, he said, "I ask your protection for myself and
my family."
Khdlid ss- : If you do not spy on us or betray us in anyway then your wealth, family
and children are protected.
David: If I intended treachery then why should I have told you the whole story?
Khdlid ss. : Which place has been selected for the ten Romans to hide in?
David: On the right-hand side of the army near the sand-hill.
He then took leave and left. Upon reaching Warden, he told him Khalid's • reply.
Warden was pleased and said, "I am convinced that the Cross will grant me victory."
He then summoned ten warriors and ordered them to go on foot and hide in ambush.
In the meantime, Khalid • met AbU 'Ubaydah • on his way back. When AbU
'Ubaydah • saw him laughing, he asked, "0 AbU Sulayman, may Allah keep you
smiling. What is the matter?"
Khalid • told him the whole story.
AbU 'Ubaydah ss : So what do you intend?
Khdlid e; :I am going alone.
AbU 'Ubaydah ss : 0 AbU Sulayrnan, I take oath that you are enough for them, but
Allah has ordered one not to present oneself for destruction. Instead He has
commanded:
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