Futuhusham_-_The_Islamic_Conquest_of_Syria_-_Al_Waqidi

Futuhushdm
Khalid-s; : By the Rabb of the Ka'bah! That is booty. 0 Lord of all the worlds, help
us against those people. What road are they taking?
Christians : This very road which you are on because this is the wide road and they
have gathered the supplies at a sand-hill called Tall Bani ssnr (Banu Salif's Hillock).
Khalid e: : What do you say about Islam and what are your beliefs?
Christians : We only know about Christianity. We are mere farmers. Killing us will
not benefit you in any way.
Khiilid. :They should be released.
Muslims: They should be released on condition that they take us to the supplies.
They agreed to this and walked ahead. When they reached the road, Khalid • sent
someone to fetch all the men who were left behind in the field. When all had
gathered, they moved quickly with the four Christians guiding them. When they
approached the hillock, they saw the Romans loading the supplies on beasts while
600 horsemen were stationed around the hillock. Khalid • called out to the Muslims,
"Remember that Allah has promised you help against the enemy, and remember that
Jihad has been made compulsory upon you. The enemy is in front of you. Hope for
reward and make full effort. Listen carefully to what Allah says:
Verily Allah loves those who fight in His Path in rows as if they
are a single solid structure. [61:4J
I am now going to attack them. You also attack, but none should overtake his
companion."
Hu!hifah bin Sa'id narrates:
When the Romans faced us for combat, the farmers and slaves who were with the
cattle, fled. The battle ensued for some time. Thul Kala' al-Himyari es addressed his
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