Futuhusham_-_The_Islamic_Conquest_of_Syria_-_Al_Waqidi

Part 1:Damascus
give the horses to drink from the water that then came from the bellies of the camels
until we reached Arakah. You are thus a very experienced man and a distinguished
planner. 100 horsemen are taking .Qirar to Him~. I am appointing you to pick
whoever you wish to go with you in pursuit of them. I feel that you will be able to
catch up to them soon and rescue him. If you achieve this you will cause great
happiness and will solve a great problem.
Rdfi , : I readily accept.
He selected 100 horsemen and was about to depart when Khawlah found out. A wave
of happiness swept her so she prepared her weapons and went to Khalid ~ saying,
"For the love of Muhammad ~, send me with them so that I can be of assistance."
Khalid ~ said to Rafi', "You are well aware of her bravery, so take her with you."
He happily took her along and left.
26) Dirar's" rescue
Khawlah rode behind the men, who were riding in military formation, until they
reached the Salamiyah Road. Rafi' looked around and could not find any signs of an
army having passed by nor any signs of hoof-prints, so he said, "Glad tidings my
friends! The enemy has not yet reached here." He then ordered them to hide in
ambush in WadI al-Hayyat and while they were waiting they saw a dust-cloud
coming. Rafi' declared, "0 young sons of Islam, be alert." The enemy approached
with .Qirar ~ in their centre reciting this poem:
Give this message to Khawlah and my family, 0 informer.
My hands are tied behind my back - I am a prisoner.
The Syrians surround me each a disbeliever
All of them are wearing armour.
o heart, sorrow and regret have made you dead
o tears of my manhood, down my cheeks you are shed.
Do you know if ever I will see Khawlah and my family too
And remind her of the agreement between us two?
Khawlah shouted from her hiding place, "Allah has accepted your du'a and heard
your plea. I am your sister, Khawlah!" She then came charging out shouting, "Allahu
Akbar!" followed by Rafi' and the rest all shouting "Allahu Akbar!"
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