Khalid ibn al-Walid quotes

Khalid ibn al-Walid was a prominent Arab military commander famed for his strategic brilliance during the early Islamic conquests. Known as "The Sword of Allah," he played a decisive role in many key victories against the Byzantine and Sassanian empires. He is remembered as one of the greatest tacticians in military history. Here are 8 of his quotes:

In the name of Allah, the compassionate, the merciful. This is what Khalid ibn-al-Walid would grant to the inhabitants of Damascus if he enters therein: he promises to give them security for their lives, property and churches. Their city wall shall not be demolished, neither shall any Moslem be quartered in their houses. Thereunto we give to them the pact of Allah and the protection of His Prophet, the caliphs and the believers. So long as they pay the poll tax, nothing but good shall befall them.

Khalid ibn al-Walid

He is a master of war; a friend of death. He has the dash of a lion and the patience of a cat.

Khalid ibn al-Walid

Women will no longer be able to give birth to the likes of Khalid bin Al-Waleed.

Khalid ibn al-Walid

Is the standard of this army a black one? Is the commander of this army a tall, powerfully built, broad shouldered man with a large beard and a few pock marks on his face? Then beware of fighting this army.

Khalid ibn al-Walid

You have done; And no man has done as you have done. But it is not people who do; It is Allah who does.

Khalid ibn al-Walid

Have women ever stopped mourning for anyone like Khalid?

Khalid ibn al-Walid

The fiercest and most successful of the Arabian warriors.

Khalid ibn al-Walid