The Commander in chief of Islam: Sayyidana Khaled

Sayyidana Khaled was one of the prominent companions of the Holy Prophet (PBUH). He is ranked among great commanders and conquerors of the early era of Islamic history. Abu Solomon Khaled son of Walid son of Mughirah in his sixth ancestor reaches to the genealogical tree of the Holy Prophet (PBUH). He was born in a wealthy and upper-class family of Bani Makhzoom tribe. Since childhood he had a deep interest to house riding and one-to-one wrestling. Sayyidana Khaled in his youth was one of the headstrong enemies of Islam. He embraced Islam in 8th year of Hijra. During Holy prophet’s period Sayyidana Khaled showed significant bravery, and played important role at Mootah and Hunain wars as well as conquering of Mecca; thus was praised with the title of Sword of God by his Excellency (PBUH).