Khawla bint Al Azwar: The Woman who fought like Khalid bin Walid

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As described by contemporaries: ” Tomoe was especially beautiful, with white skin, long hair, and charming features. She was also a remarkably strong archer, and as a swordswoman, she was a warrior worth a thousand, ready to confront a demon or a god, mounted or on foot. She handled unbroken horses with superb skill; she rode unscathed down perilous descents. Whenever a battle was imminent, Yoshinaka sent her out as his first captain, equipped with strong armor, an oversized sword, and a mighty bow; and she performed more deeds of valor than any of his other warriors.” I have heard a story of a female companion who was a warrior and was compared to Khalid Bin Waleed (Allah be pleased with him). As far as I have heard, she partook in many battles and fought against disbelievers. However, when I looked into it, I came to know that her story comes through Al-Waqidi, a well-known liar, as mentioned by many scholars, so I wanted to ask if her story comes from another route or if it’s authentic. Answer In the battle of Sanita Al Uqab, Khawlah had accompanied the Muslim forces to provide medical attention to the wounded soldiers. She set up medical tents and treated the injured, 13 centuries before Florence Nightingale (who is considered the founder of modern nursing). Derar lost his spear, fell off his horse and he was taken as a prisoner.

After the victory at Orleans, Joan of Arc convinced the Dauphin to crown himself king of France, which he reluctantly did. She was then sent on a variety of military expeditions, and in one of them in 1430, she was thrown off her horse and captured by Burgundians. Her captors kept her for several months, while negotiating with the English, who were eager to get their hands on the girl who had caused them so much trouble.In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate. May Allah alleviate our difficulties and guide us to that which is pleasing to Him. Amin. The Source of The Legendary Stories Born sometime in the seventh century as the daughter of Azwar al Asadi, one of the chiefs of the Banu Assad tribe, Khawlah was well known for her bravery in campaigns of the Muslim conquests in parts of the Levant. She fought side by side with her brother Dhiraar in many battles, [ citation needed] including the decisive Battle of Yarmouk in 636 against the Byzantine Empire. On the 4th day of the battle she led a group of women against the Byzantine army and defeated its chief commander, and later was wounded during her fight with a Greek soldier.

The renowned traditional sources and references that talk about the Companions (Allah be pleased with them), such as Al-Isaba by Ibn Hajar, Asad Al-Ghaba by Ibn Al-Athir, and Al-Isti‘ab by Ibn Abd al-Barr, other biographical compilations (tarajum), and the renowned compilations of History such as Tarikh Ibn Asakir‘an Dimashq, do not mention a woman Companion with the name Khawla Bint Al-Azwar. Ibn Hajar mentions Khawla as a few female Companions’ names but does not mention Bint Al-Azwar. Did you hear about the Muslim woman warrior disguising herself as a man to participate in a battle? My prince, I did not answer because I am shy. You are a great leader, and I am only a woman whose heart is burning." Yaqut al-Hamawi (2011). Abdel Aziz Al-Jundi, Farid (ed.). معجم البلدان 1-7 ج2[ معجم البلدان 1-7 ج2] (Religion / Islam / History) (in Arabic). Dar Al Kotob Al Ilmiyah دار الكتب العلمية. p.556 . Retrieved 24 January 2022. ... أغشى بني ضؤر من عنزة: أباح لنا، ما بين بضرى وذومَة، كتائب منا يلبسون السّنوّرًا إذا هو سامانا، من الناس، واحدّ له الملك خالا ملكه وتفـطرا نفت مُضرّ الحمراء عنا سيوفنا، كما طرد الليل النهار فأذبرًا وقال ضرار بن الأزور يذكر أهل الردة ...Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s supreme leadership has given great attention to UAE women so as to empower them to be on an equal footing with their male counterparts in all fields, including military, said Lieutenant Colonel Afra Saeed Al Falasi, Commander of Khawla Bint Al Azwar Military School.

a b al-Asqalani, Ibn Hajar. "Dhiraar ibn Azwar". Hawramani. Ikram Hawramani . Retrieved 18 October 2021. The most significant accomplishment towards gender equality in the UAE, and even the region, is most visible through women’s participation in the military. Pursuant the 1991 Gulf War, Emirati women expressed a desire for preparation in defending their country. Subsequently, the Gulf region’s first military college for women – the Khawla bint Al Azwar Training College was established along with women’s corps within the Armed Forces. Females are granted the same training and responsibilities as their male counterparts, and also play a major role in humanitarian assistance and peacekeeping operations to countries in need, she added. The Roman Leader was infuriated by what happened, and led a detachment of his knights against the women, though he tried first to tempt them with many promises. He told Khawlah that he planned to marry her and make her the first lady of Damascus. But she answered him calmly and with great contempt: Haekal, Muhammad Husain (2014-08-05). "Husayn Haekal, Muhammad; Cordova library, 2014; 1 Biografi Abu Bakr Ash-Shiddiq ra". [ dead link]There is not upon the weak or upon the ill or upon those who do not find anything to spend any discomfort when they are sincere to Allah and His Messenger. I am Khawla Bint Al Azwar. I was with the women who accompanied the army, and when I had news that the enemy had captured my brother, I did what I did”.