Hazrat Kahalid bin waleed (R.A)

Hazrat Kahalid bin waleed (R.A) 
Birth of Hazrat Kahalid bin waleed (R.A)
Hazrat Kahalid bin waleed (R.A) was born in the Mecca city of Saudi Arabia in 592 A.D.He belonged to tribe Al-Makhzoom,
 which was a famous tribe of Arab.His father;s name was walidbin Mughira.He was chief of Banu-Makhzoom .
Her mother’s name was Lubana bin Harith. He belonged to a famous family of warriors. 

Sword of (Hazrat khalid bin waleed)

Childhood of Hazrat Kahalid bin waleed (R.A)
Hazrat Kahalid bin waleed (R.A) was sent to desert where he spent five years of his childhood.H
During his youth he had attained enough skill in - horse riding and sword fighting. He had also learnt other skill’s of warfare. He led many expeditions 

Appearance of Hazrat Kahalid bin waleed (R.A) 

He was a very tall man.He had a well built body with broad shoulders.His beard was thick and full on his face. 
Brothers and sisters of Hazrat Kahalid bin waleed (R.A) 
Hazrat Kahalid bin waleed (R.A) had four brothers and three sisters.
 Sons and daughters of Hazrat Kahalid bin waleed (R.A) 
Hazrat Kahalid bin waleed (R.A) had three sons .Their names are Sulaiman bin Khalid,Abdul-Rehman ibn Khalid and Muhajir bin Khalid. They all were matryded in way of Islam during battles.
Acceptance of Islam  of  Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed (R.A.)
When Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed (R.A.) had realized that Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) preached the true religion of Islam, he met the Holy Prophet (SAW) along with his two companions. Hazrat Muhammad (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 by Allah. He promised to devote his future life in the service of Islam. 
Title of "Saifullah 
Hazrat Muhammad (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 Bakar (R.A.) annointed Hazrat Khalid Bin Waleed (R.A.) to command the Muslim army. During the Khalifat of Hazrat Umar (R.A.) (the second Khalifah), Hazrat Khalid Bin Waleed (R.A.) was made the Muslim army. He accepted this post and fought in the battle of Yermuk. It continued for three days. At last the Muslims won this battle due to the bravery 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 in a single one. There was no place on his body where he did not receive a sword cut or a wound. 
Finest Military General 
Hazrat Kahalid bin waleed (R.A) fought around a hundred battles having remained undefeated.He was one of the finest military generals in history.He utilized individual skills of Arab beduine warriors toa large scale.He used extreme methods.He utilized his intelligence to gain sympathy over his enemies while march his entire troop used camels instead of horses. 
Some of battles fought by Hazrat Khalid bin Waleed (R.A.) 
 Battle of Walaja  
It was against the Persian army.Damascus was captured and the key Arab victory against Bzantine forces.

Battle of Maraj-al- Debaj:

 His army appeared against Bzantine forces from four directions but he was succeeded. 

Battle of Ohad 625 AD:

 It was against muslims. Hazrat Kahalid bin waleed (R.A) leadership was instrumental and ansuring a Meccan’s victory. 

Battle of Trench -627 AD 

It was Hazrat Kahalid bin waleed (R.A) ‘s last battle against muslims. 

Battle of Mu’tah

This battle was against the massive army of 200,000 of the Bzantine empire.Here muslim army was only 3000 men. Hazrat Kahalid bin waleed (R.A) assumed command of muslim army at time and saved it.Three great generals, Hazrat Zayd ibn Harithah  ,Ja`far ibn Abī Tālib, `Abd Allah ibn Rawahah were used in this battle.

Battle of Daumat-ul- Jandal -631 

Hazrat Kahalid bin waleed (R.A) took the prince of that region hestage .

 Battle of ghamra -632 

It was held in the reign of Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A) in 632.It was against the rebles and apostates in central Arabia 

Battle of Nagra 

Hazrat Kahalid bin waleed (R.A) defeated the rebel tribe of Banu Saleem. 

Battle of Zafar -632 

The central Arab was most sensitive area where the most powerful reble tribes resides.This region was secured after the battle of Zafar.

 Battle of Iron bridge 

In order to save the empire from annihilation, a desperate battle was fought between the Muslim army and that of the defenders of Antioch outside the city near Orontes river is known as Battle of Iron bridge. 

Battle of Hazir:

The Roman army was totally annihilated at th Battle of Hazir which even forced Hazrat Umar Farooq (R.A) to praise Khalid's military genius. 

Battle of Yamama –December 632 

Musaylimah ( A claimant of prophethood) was a danger for nascent Islamic state of Madinah.In this battle Hazrat Kahalid bin waleed (R.A) won a victory against him Musaylima died in tis battle. 

Battle of Hunain 

The Battle of Hunayn was fought between Hazrat Muhammad (PBUH) and his followers against the Bedouin tribe of Hawazin in 630 in a valley  al-Ta'if. The battle ended in a  victory for the Muslims.The Battle of Hunayn is one of only two battles mentioned in the Qur'an in "Sura Tawba"

Battle of Saniyy 

This battle was with persians .Actually Hazrat Khalid ibn Walid gone from Ain-ul-Tamr to Daumat ul jandal for the help of Ayadh. Persians had resolved not to fight Khalid again, but they were quite prepared to fight the Muslims without Khalid ibn al-Walid. Khalid ibn al-Walid  defeated them at the battle of Saniyy.
Battle of chains –April 633
The Battle of Sallasilor Battle of Chains was the first battle fought between the Rashidun Caliphate and the Sassanid Persian Empire. The battle was fought in Kuwait.

Battle of Walaja -May 633

The Battle was  fought in Iraqin May 633 between the Rashidun  army under Khalid ibn al-Walid against the Persian Empire . In this battle the Persian army was three times the size of the Muslim army.Hazrat Kahalid bin waleed (R.A) decisively defeated the numerically superior Persian forces .

Battle of Ullais 

The Battle of Ullais was fought between the forces of the Rashidun Caliphate and the Sassanid Persian Empire in  May 633 A.D in Iraq,It is called battle of Blood River.

Some great Achievements of Hazrat Kahalid bin waleed (R.A)

  Conquest of Mecca 
Hazrat Kahalid bin waleed (R.A) commanded one of the four armies that entered Mecca 
Siege of Taif Tabuk compain 
 The Siege of Taif took place in 630. Although the Muslims besieged the city of Taif after their victory in the Battle of Hunayn . However, the city did not succumb to the siege.Hazrat Muhammad(PBUH) and Hazrat Kahalid bin waleed (R.A) brought 
revolution there.
Hazrat Kahalid bin waleed (R.A) ,Dismissed from army 
He was dismissed from army by second caliph Hazrat umar farooq(R,A) due to different reasons. 

Death of Hazrat Kahalid bin waleed (R.A)

Despite his utmost desire, he was not martyred but died a natural death at the age of sixty-one years.He died in 642 at the age of 50.His tomb is in Emesa in a mosque called Khalid bin waleed mosque.