Khaled Ibn ElWalid 3 - How Khaled Changes the battle against Meccah's army

Khalid ibn al-Walid did not fight a battle against Mecca. Instead, he played a crucial role in the Conquest of Mecca in 630 AD (8 AH), which was a peaceful takeover rather than a traditional battle.

Conquest of Mecca (630 AD):
Background:

The Conquest of Mecca marked a significant turning point in Islamic history. After years of conflict between the Muslim community in Medina and the Quraysh tribe in Mecca, a treaty known as the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah was signed in 628 AD. However, the treaty was violated by the Quraysh, leading to the decision to take Mecca.
Khalid ibn al-Walid's Role:

Khalid ibn al-Walid was one of the key commanders during the Conquest of Mecca. He led a wing of the Muslim army as they entered the city. The operation was designed to avoid bloodshed, and most of the city surrendered peacefully.
Despite this, a small skirmish occurred in which Khalid’s forces were involved, but overall, the conquest was remarkably peaceful.
Outcome:

The peaceful surrender of Mecca allowed the city to become a central hub for Islam. The Kaaba, the sacred shrine in Mecca, was cleared of idols, and Mecca became the spiritual center of Islam.
Khalid ibn al-Walid's involvement in the Conquest of Mecca solidified his reputation as a skilled and strategic military leader, contributing to the spread of Islam throughout the Arabian Peninsula.

By Dr.Roy Casagranda Political Scientist Austin University

#history #arabic #islam #leader #arabhistory #islamic #khaledibnelwalid #warrior #war #warlegends #roycasagranda #politics #political #austinuniversity #austin #khalidbnalwalid #anciantegyptians #egypt #egyptians #ramses #AlexanderTheGreat #AncientGreece #Hellenistic #WorldConqueror