Person
Hadith narrator
Khālid ibn al-Walīd
خالد بن الوليد
Abū Sulaymān · Sayf Allāh al-Maslūl (the Drawn Sword of God)
The greatest military commander of early Islam. Initially fought against the Muslims at Uḥud (where his cavalry charge turned the tide) and the Trench. Accepted Islam in 8 AH (629 CE) before the Conquest of Mecca. The Prophet ﷺ named him Sayf Allāh al-Maslūl ("the Drawn Sword of God") after his survival of Muʾta where he broke 9 swords. Led the Muslim forces in the Ridda Wars — defeating Musaylima and Ṭulayḥa — and then conquered Iraq and the Levant, including the decisive Battle of Yarmūk (15 AH / 636 CE). Reportedly never lost a battle. Buried in Ḥimṣ.
Significance
The greatest military commander of early Islam. Initially fought against the Muslims at Uḥud (where his cavalry charge turned the tide) and the Trench. Accepted Islam in 8 AH (629 CE) before the Conquest of Mecca. The Prophet ﷺ named him Sayf Allāh al-Maslūl ("the Drawn Sword of God") after his survival of Muʾta where he broke 9 swords. Led the Muslim forces in the Ridda Wars — defeating Musaylima and Ṭulayḥa — and then conquered Iraq and the Levant, including the decisive Battle of Yarmūk (15 AH / 636 CE). Reportedly never lost a battle. Buried in Ḥimṣ.
Classical grade
sahabi
Generation
Ṣaḥābī (Companion)
Narrations by collection
- sahih bukhari: 0
Why they matter in hadith
A Sahabi whose narrations are valued due to his close companionship with the Prophet.
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