خالد بن الوليد
Khalid ibn al-Walid
The Drawn Sword of God
Quick Facts
Birth
Makkah
Tribe
Quraysh — Banu Makhzum
Relationship
Later companion & commander
Major Role
Undefeated general
Death
c. 642 CE, Homs
The brilliant Makkan cavalry commander who once turned the tide at Uhud accepted Islam before the Conquest and became its greatest general, earning the title 'the Drawn Sword of God'.
01
From Uhud to Islam
Historical Report
His flanking manoeuvre reversed the Muslims' fortune at Uhud. Years later he embraced Islam before the Conquest, and the Prophet ﷺ welcomed his skill in the service of faith.
02
Mu'tah & Beyond
Authentic Narration
At Mu'tah he took command after the leaders fell and brought the army home safely; it was then the Prophet ﷺ named him a drawn sword of God. Later he led great openings in Iraq and the Levant.
Historical Sources
- ✦Sahih al-Bukhari; al-Tabari