Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed (Razi-Allah-o-unhu)

Hazar Khalid bin Walled (R.A) was a great warrior of Islam. He was the son of a noted leader,named Waleed bin Mugeera. He belonged to a famous family warriors. During his youth he had attained enough skill in horse ridding and a sword fighting. He had also learnt other skills of warfare. He led many expeditions.
When Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed(R.A) realized that Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) preached the true religion of Islam, he met the Holy Prophet (SAW)along with his to companions. Hazrat Muhaamd (SAW) felt very pleased to receive them. Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed(R.A) embraced Islam and requested Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) to pray for his forgiveness to Allah. He promised to devote his future life to the service of Islam.
Hazrat Muhaamd (SAW) admired the valour and bravery of Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed (R.A) and gave him the title of “Saifullah”(Sword of Allah).
After the death of Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) the first khalifah Hazrat Abu Baker(R.A) appointed Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed (R.A) to command the Muslim army.
During the Khilafat of Hazrat Umar (R.A) (the second Khalifah), Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed (R.A) was made the Deputy Commander of the Muslim army. He accepted this post and fought in the battle of Yermuk that continued for three days. At last the Muslims won this battle due tio the bravert and planning of Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed(R.A)
During his lifetime as a Muslim he took part in more than twenty expeditions and did not lose a single one. There was no Place on his body where fe did not receive a sword cut or a wound. Despite his utmost desire, he was not martyred but died a natural death at the age of sixty-one.