On the 9th, of August, HiveLearners announced a contest prompt centered around historical events. I was very excited and, during the community hangout, I mentioned that I was going to embark on a journey of time travel through fiction. For this endeavor, I chose not to rely on my magical wand of imagination to craft a fictional version of myself. Instead, I immersed myself in the study of 'Shamsheer-e-Beniyam,' a novel written by Inayatullah Altamash. It's fair to say that this time, Inayatullah Altamash used his own magic wand to help me relive historical events.
You might have noticed in our Discord chats that I am a devoted admirer of Hazrat (a term used to convey respect, akin to using 'Sir' in other cultures) Khalid ibn al-Walid. Despite my enthusiasm, I initially hesitated to broach this topic, as my thoughts were preoccupied with concerns about potential extreme reactions from various viewpoints. Nonetheless, I was already well underway on my journey to relive historical events to a certain degree.
Hive motivated me to read a book in the Urdu language. It's quite surprising, even to me. I'm learning more Urdu as a Hiver, simply by reading Urdu, like the novel I recently completed. Before I delve into the novel's specifics, let me share the weight I feel on my shoulders. In Saudi Arabia, some individuals use the Quran as a pillow to sleep on the floor in Makkah, while in Pakistan, it is held in high regard as a book that some people prioritize keeping safe more than actually reading its contents. I'm using the word 'some' to avoid negative comments; however, from what I've observed, the reality is that in certain countries, people focus on reading the Quran, while in others, the emphasis is on safeguarding it. I can't make judgments about right or wrong about common man practices. My writer's hands have never felt such pressure as they do now, writing this blog post. Nevertheless, I write for myself and my cherished readers.
Why am I discussing this? I want to briefly explain the connection between reading and respect. I felt uneasy at various points while consuming the content. I aimed to finish it quickly, so while eating or cooking, I was multitasking. People around me said this was a disrespectful way to learn about Hazrat Khalid ibn al-Walid. However, I couldn't help but wonder, wasn't it also disrespectful when those same people are unfamiliar with the events of Hazrat Khalid ibn al-Walid's life? These are the very individuals who don't open the Quran on their mobile phones, considering it impure to keep in their pockets. If they read the Quran frequently, I might hold more respect for their stance. Personally, I even learned much of the Quran's pronunciation from a digital screen, where touching a word made it sound out how it should be pronounced. In short, I encountered obstacles while trying to complete the novel, as I had anticipated.
Moving on to what I read, I'm not entirely certain if I can recall everything accurately. What if I accidentally mixed up the names of two battles? Believe it or not, I've encountered a fair share of negativity in my life related to religious matters. Try saying the name of Hazrat Muhammad's (PBUH) father accidentally wrong, and now watch the reactions. Perhaps it's just my luck, or maybe it's the same everywhere.
I enjoyed finishing the novel, and it taught me about the physical strength of Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH). When I discussed this with someone, their response was, 'He was a prophet, so he must have been strong.' However, I wanted to truly appreciate the portrayal of his physical prowess. You might also be curious as to why I'm mentioning Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) when the topic is Hazrat Khalid ibn al-Walid. Well, when we discuss an event, we naturally bring up various individuals, and since Hazrat Muhammad's (PBUH) prysical strength astronished me so I decided to talk about it.
Allow me to share, based on my understanding, a few instances that demonstrate Hazrat Muhammad's (PBUH) physical strength. Readers should verify the facts themselves, as there's a chance I might mistakenly mention a name or event. I'll strive to avoid such references for the same reasons I mentioned earlier.
Hazrat Muhammad's (PBUH) uncle (chacha, which means father's younger brother) was a renowned wrestler and fighter in Arabia. On one occasion, he engaged in a one-on-one match with Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) to showcase their physical strength. This happened because a woman had taunted the wrestler, calling him weak because he had declined to take part in a challenge that the people had proposed. Can you guess who won? Your guess is correct!
In another incident during a battle, Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) found Himself surrounded by enemies. Three men and two women formed a human shield of flesh (meat) to protect Him. Despite this, the enemies' horses were nearing Him, but He managed to step out of the shield and continued launching arrows. This not only demonstrates His physical strength, as the arrows were piercing through the other sides of the bodies, but it also highlights His mental fortitude, which stems from being spiritually strong.
In another incident, a man approached to attack Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH), and with a single strike, He knocked down that individual. The man fled to his group, claiming that Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) had killed him. However, his companions informed him that he was still alive, but he had succumbed to fear rather than physical injury.
I hope you also gained insights from Hazrat Muhammad's (PBUH) displays of strength. Now, shifting focus to Hazrat Khalid ibn al-Walid. He holds a special place as one of my personal favorite characters. Khalid ibn al-Walid was bestowed with the title of 'The Sword of Allah'.
When nonbelievers devised a plan (while He was sleeping) to assassinate Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH), they were joined by Hazrat Khalid ibn al-Walid's father in the scheme. However, this went against Hazrat Khalid ibn al-Walid's moral principles, and he disapproved of the idea. This incident provides significant insight into his character.
Most notably, in history, I am unaware of any instance where Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) sustained a physical injury in battle except at the hands (hands is a translation error from Urdu to English as this blog was originally written in Urdu. Here hands mean that he was the cause giving the ties of a lost battle into the one last blow. In short, he didn't cause any direct injury.) of Hazrat Khalid ibn al-Walid. During the initial battle, he, like many other commanders, didn't take part. However, in the second battle, he astutely noticed a group of archers abandoning their positions. This gave him the advantage to launch a counterattack and inflict damage, catching the archers off guard as they believed they had already secured victory. What a skilled strategist! His father's teachings about warfare tactics proved invaluable, enabling him to achieve a tactical triumph in a battle where the opposing army prematurely considered themselves victorious. Unfortunately, this incident also marked the occasion when Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) lost two teeth.
I am purposefully pausing here, recognizing the reading and memorization abilities of my readers. While I could continue and complete a novel, I prefer to keep this post concise. I've emphasized the cultural barriers that can hinder engagement in religious discussions and studies. I also understand I covered more about Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) than Hazrat Khalid ibn al-Walid. This blog was written to encourage others to study the tactical in-depth strategies and moral values of Hazrat Khalid ibn al-Walid by reading Shamsheer-e-Beniyam themselves.
Conclusion:
- Please conduct your own research, as I am not accountable for fact-checking; although, I will make edits based on correction-related comments.
- I am human and prone to errors.
- Kindly show tolerance for individuals delving into various religious events. Being born a Muslim doesn't imply that I possess complete knowledge or should be flawless on the first try.
Closing Thoughts:
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Disclaimer: This blog talks about Faith by using a real-life religious example, but my intention is to show you the big picture about Faith to my general audience.
I was in 11th grade studying computer science in college. It was a regular day, but something strange happened on that day that taught me a lot of things in life. My friend played cricket during PT period; as usual, I was solving physics numerical in my classroom. I was physically present in class, but mentally I was thinking about Faith in GOD. I was thinking about two incidents that happened in the history of Islam.
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