Khalid Ibn Al-Walid - The Sword of Allah
I feel now as if I were in Yarmouk, among the neighing horses, in a valley too narrow for the people and their cries of 'Allah, Allah!'
By God, I ask my Lord to revive me in every battle so that I can do justice to this war."
He waited a moment and then said, "I announce my will, help me to my feet..."
They helped him to his feet.
"Bring my sword!"
"Why, my Lord?"
"I do not want to die like a camel, falling on its nose and gasping. These eyes have not slept like cowards."
Cold sweat gathered on his face.
"I will meet death on my feet, as if I were at war. After my death, give my horse to a young warrior
who can face danger in battle. I will die with only my horse and my sword in my possession. Dig my grave with this sword.
Heroes enjoy the clash of swords."
Ebubekir Subasi
183 pages, hardcover