Khalid bin Al-Waleed: The Sword of Allah — His Life and Campaigns | Definitive Islamic Military Biography

The story of one of the greatest generals in history and one of Islam's most celebrated heroes.

Who Was Khalid bin Al-Waleed?

Khalid bin Al-Waleed was one of the greatest military commanders the world has ever known — and one of the most celebrated heroes in Islamic history. His brilliance on the battlefield was so extraordinary that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself honoured him with one of the most powerful titles ever bestowed upon a human being:

"What an excellent slave of Allah: Khalid bin Al-Waleed, one of the swords of Allah, unleashed against the unbelievers!" — [Tirmidhi and Ahmad, narrated by Abu Hurayrah, Sahih Al-Jami' Al-Saghir, No. 6776]

And the great companion Abu Bakr (RA) said of him:

"Women will no longer be able to give birth to the likes of Khalid bin Al-Waleed." — [Ibn Kathir, Al-Bidayah wan-Nihayah]

About This Book

The Sword of Allah: Khalid bin Al-Waleed, His Life and Campaigns is widely regarded as the most comprehensive and authoritative biography of Khalid bin Al-Waleed ever written in the English language.

Written by the late Lieutenant-General A.I. Akram of the Pakistan Army in October 1969, this landmark work is the product of extraordinary dedication and scholarship:

• 📚 The author learned Arabic specifically to access the earliest and most authentic historical sources
• 🗺️ He personally visited every battlefield where Khalid fought, enabling deep military strategic analysis
• ⚔️ The book carefully reconciles conflicting historical accounts, offering a balanced and rigorously researched perspective
• 🌍 Originally published by the Army Education Press, Rawalpindi, and printed by Feroze Sons Publishers, Lahore, Pakistan

A Work of Global Recognition

The book's excellence speaks for itself — it has since been translated from English into Arabic and is today sold in bookshops throughout the Arab World, bringing the legacy of this extraordinary commander to millions of readers across generations and borders.

Why Read This Book?

Whether you are a student of Islamic history, a lover of military strategy, or simply someone who wants to understand the life of one of humanity's greatest commanders, this book is an essential addition to every Muslim home and library.

• ✅ Ideal for students of Islamic history and civilization
• ✅ A must-read for military history enthusiasts
• ✅ Perfect as an Islamic gift for young adults, students, and scholars
• ✅ Available in both English and Arabic editions

ISBN: 978-10684450-1-9
Forfatter: A. I. Akram
Udgiver: Maktabah Booksellers & Publishers (2007)
Sider: 440
Indbinding: hardback