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Futuhusham_-_The_Islamic_Conquest_of_Syria_-_Al_Waqidi

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So their Rabb crushed them due to their sins and levelled<br />

them. He does not fear the consequences. [91: 14-15J<br />

Part 3: AI- Yarmiik<br />

<strong>The</strong> unseen voice then said, "<strong>The</strong> omen is complete. <strong>The</strong> rebuke is correct. This is a<br />

sign <strong>of</strong> victory!"<br />

After ~alah Abu 'Ubaydah-ss said, "0 Muslims, did you also hear the unseen voice?"<br />

Muslims: Yes, we heard it.<br />

AbU 'Ubaydah • : By <strong>Al</strong>lah! That was a voice <strong>of</strong> victory and granting <strong>of</strong> hope.<br />

Rejoice at <strong>Al</strong>lah's help and victory. By <strong>Al</strong>lah! He will certainly help you and send the<br />

scourge <strong>of</strong> punishment down on them just as He had sent down on the ancient<br />

nations. 0 people, I had a dream last night which indicated victory against the enemy<br />

and help from the angels.<br />

Muslims: May <strong>Al</strong>lah keep the commander in a good state. What did you dream?<br />

AbU 'Ubaydah ss : I dreamt that I was standing opposite the Romans when men came<br />

and surrounded us. <strong>The</strong>y were dressed in white robes so beautiful that I had never<br />

seen the like there<strong>of</strong> before. <strong>The</strong>y were so white that they glittered with light which<br />

dazzled the eye. <strong>The</strong>y wore green turbans, carried yellow flags and rode grey horses.<br />

As they surrounded me they said, "Advance upon your enemies. Do not fear them for<br />

your victory is assured because <strong>Al</strong>lah is your Helper."<br />

<strong>The</strong>n they called some <strong>of</strong> you and gave them to drink from cups which they had with<br />

them. I then saw our army penetrating into the Roman army. When they saw us they<br />

fled.<br />

Muslim: May <strong>Al</strong>lah keep the commander in a good state. I also saw a dream last<br />

night.<br />

AbU 'Ubaydah es : It will also be good. What did you see? May <strong>Al</strong>lah have mercy on<br />

you.<br />

Muslim: We were coming out against the enemy and formed rows for battle.<br />

Suddenly white birds burst upon them from the sky. <strong>The</strong>y had green wings and claws<br />

like eagles. <strong>The</strong>y swooped like eagles upon them. Whoever they struck fell down<br />

dead.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Muslims rejoiced at this dream and said to each other, "Rejoice, <strong>Al</strong>lah has<br />

granted you safety and victory and has extended His help to you in the form <strong>of</strong> angels<br />

who will fight with you just as they did at the Battle <strong>of</strong> Badr,"<br />

."'"<br />

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