How Syria Fell To Islam

The Sword of God personally scaled Damascus

Khalid ibn al-Walid, “the Sword of God”, leads his men through the deadly Syrian desert. [by Mubarizun, ArtStation]

Khalid ibn al-Walid was a daring commander and a brilliant strategist. His exploits greatly contributed to the rapid expansion of the first Islamic caliphate. Having served under the great prophet Muhammad himself, al-Walid led the Arab armies with tremendous zeal and determination — earning him the nickname “the Sword of God”.