Futuhusham_-_The_Islamic_Conquest_of_Syria_-_Al_Waqidi

Part 3: Al- Yarmiik
Allah has promised those amongst you who believe and do
good deeds that He will grant them sovereignty over the Earth
just as He had granted sovereignty to those before them. He
will establish that religion which He is pleased with for them
and change their condition of fear into safety. They worship
Me and do not ascribe any partner unto Me. Those who will
disbelieve after that are indeed great sinners. [24:55J
Be ashamed that Allah should see you fleeing from your enemy. You are completely
in His grip, there is no refuge except with him."
He continued speaking in this manner until he returned to his post.
Suhayl bin 'Amr. then went armed and riding on his horse giving similar advice as
Mu'ath. had given. He then returned.
Abu Sufyan • then made the rounds on horseback with his sword and spear. He said,
"0 Noble 'Arabs, 0 great chiefs, you awoke this morning in the land of the
Christians, cut off from family and homeland. By Allah! Nothing can save you from
them except the thrust of the spear dead in their eyes and the strike of the sword on
their heads. In this way you will attain your purpose and gain success from your
Rabb. Know that Allah removes worry at the time of battle through patience. So be
true in battle for victory comes with patience. If you are patient you will rule their
lands and cities and enslave their children and women. If you flee, then there is only
an endless wilderness ahead of you which cannot be traversed except with an ample
supply of provisions and water, and where you return to has neither buildings nor
palaces. So attack with your swords and wage Jihad in the Path of Allah as it should
be waged."
Do not die except as Muslims. [3:102J
He left the men and went to the women on top of the hill. They included Muhajirat,
the daughters of the An~ar and other Muslim women. With them were their children.
He said to them, "Rasulullah Jt. has said that women are deficient in intelligence and
Din. Nevertheless, you should be of those women who uphold their Din and resolve
upon that; those who encourage their husbands to battle; those who will stone their
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