The Battle of Qadisiyyah by Abdul Malik Mujahid

Amr bin Ma'dikarib's
Bravery, Courage
The Battle of Al-Qadisiyyah had extremely brave
commanders, whose heroic actions resulted in boosting
the morale of the Muslim army.
Amr bin Ma' dikarib ,:Jfo, the tall and celebrated hero of
the tribe of Banu Tamim, proclaimed on the third day of
the battle of Al-Qadisiyyah, "Companions! I am going to
attack the elephant and those Iranians around it. Wait a
while, then follow in my footsteps. Listen, if you're late,
you'll lose Abu Thawr (Abu Thawr was the kunya or
agnomen of Amr bin Ma' dikarib)." He added, "If you
reach me late, then where are you going to find someone
like Abu Thawr?"
Noble readers, besides being exceptionally brave and
courageous, Amr ~ was a war expert. This lion of Allah
penetrated the enemy camp raising a cloud of dust to hide
his movements. His companions in the Muslim camp and
the people of his tribe said to one another, "What are you
waiting for? Why this delay? If Amr is martyred, it will be
a big loss for the Muslims. It would not be a trivial matter.
The Muslims will be deprived of a great warrior and a
· t and fearless leader." The Muslims went after Amr
saw him fighting the enemy. Stepping forward, he