Futuhusham_-_The_Islamic_Conquest_of_Syria_-_Al_Waqidi

Futiihushiim
Then he went to make salam to 'Abdurahman ~ and all the Muslims and asked,
"How did you locate me?"
'Abdurahmdn ~ : 0 saved one, Allah granted us victory over the Romans so we were
busy in collecting the booty when suddenly a voice from the wind said, "You are
busy with booty while the Romans surround Khiilid!"
However, we still did not know where you were and searched for you. A Christian
held captive by your men pointed your position out to us and said, "I showed him
where Herbius is. He is now with him at that mountain," and so we came to you.
Khdlid ~ : He had shown us Herbius and had shown me to the Muslims, so now his
rights against us have been confirmed.
He then returned with them to the Muslims who, when they saw him, rushed to him
to make salam, He returned their salam and called for the Christian who had shown
him Herbius and said to him, "You fulfilled your duty and now we have to fulfil our
promise. At the same time, you gave us advice so now we will give you advice - if
you join the Din of S-aliih and Fasting and the Ummah of Muhammad ~ you will
become of the people of Paradise."
He replied, "I have no desire to change my religion," so Khalid ~ let him go.
Nawfal bin' Amr narrates:
I saw him mounting his horse and heading on his own to Roman territories. The
booty and prisoners were all gathered as Khalid ~ had ordered. When he witnessed
their great quantity, he praised Allah abundantly and thanked Him. Then calling his
guide, Prince Yfmus, said to him, "What did you do to your wife?"
Yunus narrated the whole incident which astonished Khalid ~.
Raft' : 0 commander, I captured Heraclius's daughter and gave her to him as a
substitute for his wife.
Khdlid ~ : Where is she?
When she was brought before him, Khiilid ~ saw her great beauty. He turned away
from her and said, "You are pure from all blemishes. 0 Allah, all praise belongs to
You alone. You create and choose what You want to."
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