Khawla bint azwar & the battle of ajnadin:
She was an Arab warrior, sister of Zirrar ibn Azwar, the legendary commander during the 7th century Muslim conquest. Her family was among the first converts to Islam. She was known for her courage among the ranks of Khalid walid.
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She was an Arab warrior, sister of Zirrar ibn Azwar, the legendary commander during the 7th century Muslim conquest. Her family was among the first converts to Islam. She was known for her courage among the ranks of Khalid walid.
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In the battle of Ajnadin, not far from Jerusalem, her brother Zirrar lost his sword, fell from horse & was taken as prisoner by Roman.
Khawla shared a very loving bond with brother & couldn't take this misery of brother.
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Khawla shared a very loving bond with brother & couldn't take this misery of brother.
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She donned a male knight' attire, took her arms & rode her mare fearlessly & all alone through the Roman ranks. Her sword was so sharp to eliminate anyone coming on her way.
Khalid walid & soldiers were watching her with great admiration presuming that she was a man.
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Khalid walid & soldiers were watching her with great admiration presuming that she was a man.
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Historian Waqdi writes "Khalid watched a knight, in black attire, with a big green shawl wrapped around his waist & covering his face. That knight broke through the Roman ranks as an arrow. Khalid followed him in battle as he was wondering about the identity of unknown knight”
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Rafe’ Bin Omeirah was one of the fighters. He described how that knight scattered the enemy ranks, disappeared in their midst, reappeared after a while with blood dripping from his sword. He swerved again & repeated the deed fearlessly, several times.
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Every muslim soldiers seeing that knight got so excited to know about his identity. Rafe & others thought that he was khaled walid - who was known for his courage.
But suddenly khalid appeared with his knights. Rafe asked him about that knight?!
But suddenly khalid appeared with his knights. Rafe asked him about that knight?!
Khaled replied: "By the God of Kaaba, I've no idea about him but I'm sure he's one of the bravest soldier of Allah".
He asked his men to attack & protect our hero(in). His men were so excited as they watched the knights being chased by a number of Roman but still unbeaten.
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He asked his men to attack & protect our hero(in). His men were so excited as they watched the knights being chased by a number of Roman but still unbeaten.
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The Roman lost the battle & fled leaving many killed by the mysterious knight. Khaled looked for the knight till he found him. He was covered in blood as Khalid praised him & asked him to remove his veil. The knight didn't answer & tried to break away but stopped him.
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Everyone was getting so excited to see his face & started asking to remove the veil from his face. When the knight found that there was no way out.
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He replied in a feminine voice: "My prince, I didn't answer because I'm shy. You're a great leader & I'm the only woman whose heart is burning.
Who are you, khalid asked.
She responded: "I'm khawla bin al-azwar. I did it to save my brother who was captured by enemy".
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Who are you, khalid asked.
She responded: "I'm khawla bin al-azwar. I did it to save my brother who was captured by enemy".
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The men were stunned upon hearing her.
Khawla then became a legend & remains a legendary fighter till this day. She set an example both men & women in the ranks and the upcoming generations of muslims.
Khawla then became a legend & remains a legendary fighter till this day. She set an example both men & women in the ranks and the upcoming generations of muslims.
There isn't an arab city that does not have school carrying her name. she's still an example of courage in Arab society.
- Jordan issued stamp on her.
- Iraq named a women military unit after her.
- UAE established a military academy in tribute to her.
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- Jordan issued stamp on her.
- Iraq named a women military unit after her.
- UAE established a military academy in tribute to her.
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Her bravery made the soldiers believe in legendary skill and they took her as Khalid Walid.
she often took the responsibility of medical care to treat the wounded soldiers. This is 13 centuries before Florence Nightingale did the same in Europe.
May Allah grant her Jannah.
she often took the responsibility of medical care to treat the wounded soldiers. This is 13 centuries before Florence Nightingale did the same in Europe.
May Allah grant her Jannah.
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