The Battle of Al-QadisiyyahSaeed ibn Abi Waqqas advanced with his forces and camped in Al-Qadisiyyah, dispatching reconnaissance missions throughout the area. He remained stationed there for a month without encountering the Persian forces. He wrote to Umar ibn Al-Khattab informing him of the situation while the raiding parties brought back supplies from the surrounding regions. The Persian subjects in the outlying territories complained to Yazdegerd, the Persian king, about the Muslims' raids, pillaging, and captivity, warning him that unless reinforcements were sent, they would surrender their lands and forts to the Muslims.The Persian leadership convened and decided to send Rustam Farrokhzad, a prominent general, to lead the army. Rustam initially sought to decline the command, arguing that the continuous dispatch of armies in waves would be more taxing for the Arabs than a single concentrated battle. However, Yazdegerd insisted, compelling Rustam to prepare for war.Rustam mobilized his forces and advanced. Saeed's scouts reported that Rustam had been appointed commander of the Persian army and had been reinforced with additional troops. Saeed informed Umar, who replied with encouragement, advising reliance on Allah and urging him to send capable men to invite Rustam to Islam, promising that their call would weaken the Persian resolve.As Rustam's forces approached, he stationed his camp in Sabat. Saeed reported this to Umar, expressing his reliance on Allah while preparing for the imminent confrontation. Rustam organized his massive army: 40,000 troops under Jalinus formed the vanguard, Hormuzan commanded the right flank, Mehran ibn Bahram the left flank, and Bandaran led the rear guard. According to some accounts, Rustam's army numbered 120,000 troops, supported by 33 war elephants.
>>17416416The Invitation to IslamSaeed dispatched several prominent Muslim leaders, including Al-Mughira ibn Shu'ba, Rabi’ ibn Amir, Al-Ash'ath ibn Qais, and others, to invite Rustam to Islam. When they arrived at his tent, Rustam asked, "What brought you here?"They responded, "We have come because of Allah's promise to us: the conquest of your lands, the captivity of your women and children, and the seizure of your wealth. We are certain of this."Rustam, who had seen a dream of a heavenly figure handing the Persian army's weapons to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), was deeply troubled. Despite prolonging negotiations in an attempt to delay the battle, the Muslims remained steadfast.Rabi’ ibn Amir’s Audience with RustamRabi’ entered Rustam's lavish tent, which was adorned with gold, silk, and precious jewels. Rabi’, dressed modestly, rode his short horse onto the fine carpets, tethered it to a cushion, and walked with his spear, piercing the ornate fabric. When asked to lay down his weapons, Rabi’ refused, stating that he had come at their invitation. Rustam permitted him to remain armed.Rustam asked, "What brought you here?"Rabi’ responded, "Allah has sent us to deliver humanity from the worship of creation to the worship of the Creator, from the constriction of this world to its vastness, and from the oppression of other religions to the justice of Islam. He has sent us to call people to His religion. Whoever accepts it, we leave them in peace. Whoever refuses, we fight them until we reach Allah's promise."Rustam asked, "And what is Allah's promise?"Rabi’ replied, "Paradise for those who die fighting and victory for those who survive."Rustam sought to delay the conflict, but Rabi’ informed him of the Prophet’s (PBUH) command not to grant the enemy more than three days to decide. Rustam's advisors dismissed Islam, but Rustam was impressed by the Muslims' resolve.
>>17416417The Debate with Al-Mughira ibn Shu'baRustam later invited Al-Mughira, who eloquently articulated the purpose of the Muslims' mission. Rustam offered peace in exchange for tribute and promised to allow trade with the Arabs. Al-Mughira rejected this, asserting that the Muslims sought either conversion to Islam or battle.Rustam, frustrated, declared, "Tomorrow, I will destroy you." Al-Mughira replied, "Then you shall see."The Persian Response and the Battle's PreludeThe Persian army, massive in numbers and equipped with war elephants, advanced toward the Muslim positions. The Muslims, despite their smaller numbers, were resolute. Saeed, suffering from sciatica, delegated command while reciting the verse:"And We have already written in the Book [of Psalms] after the [previous] mention that the land [of Paradise] is inherited by My righteous servants." (Qur'an 21:105)The Muslims prepared for battle, repeatedly chanting, "There is no power nor strength except with Allah."The EncounterThe battle commenced with a series of engagements. One notable episode involved Tulaikha Al-Asadi, a Muslim warrior who infiltrated the Persian camp, killed several Persian soldiers, and captured one alive. When questioned, the captive informed Saeed of Rustam’s large army, leading to greater reliance on Allah.The OutcomeThe Battle of Al-Qadisiyyah was a decisive Muslim victory. The Persian army, despite its size and strength, was defeated. Rustam himself was killed in the battle, and his forces were routed. This marked the beginning of the decline of the Sassanid Empire and the Muslim conquest of Persia.Saeed sent messengers to Umar with news of the victory, and the Muslims continued their advance, eventually reaching and conquering Ctesiphon, the Persian capital. This triumph not only expanded the Islamic state but also demonstrated the power of faith and unity against seemingly insurmountable odds.
>>17416416>Rabithats itkikes and their cousins
>>17416417who was this rRabi?did muslims have jews in their ranks?interesting
>>17416416>Umm yeah they killed 150,000 Romans in a single battle despite the fact the entire Roman field army at it's maximum strength was maybe that and is larger than any army ever organised in Roman history>Then they did it again multiple times We even know the armies which did participate in these campaigns. At Yarmouk there was two Praesental armies and the Orient army which at max strength would have been something like 60,000, which it was not.
>>17416416how do you explain muslims losing to israel, usa and west?!
>>17416416Where did Muslims get manpower? The whole Caliphate story seems like fake history to me.
>>17416625they were outnumbered in every battlebut its actualy easy to understandmuslims where strong fighters back than (nomads harsh life)and the people of mena hated both persians and romans (exmple is coptic people, they were harshly treated by the romans and the coptic patriac were hiding in the south in the desert and maountians and will only be put on the top of the coptic church when muslims took over egypt. in persia it was even worsethe Dehqan systen was even worse than the europian middle age feudal system [check out what Solomon the persian after said after the fall of Ctesiphon])also muslim army was way more mobile than any other army of the time, which mean muslims can concentrate power and destroy every roman and persian army on their way before they mange to unite and become undefeatable force.adding to that the exelent leadrship of muslim generals at the time (like khalid ibn alwalid and amru ibn al ass, who not only where one of the smartest military and political mind but also fought in the front. meanwhile most of the persian leadership would flee the battle during its peek which simply fuck the moral of the army)romans where just a bit better than the persians, which allowed them to hold on in anatolia.
>>17416497>>17416519its just his namehe was not a jew
>>17416416The Persians are never going to be allowed to live this down despite being Muslims as well are they?
>>17416416Mordor are the Muslims
>>17416416Never happened. There's no evidence Muhammmad existed, the Byzantines never mention Islam during the so called conquest and the Quran is a product of the 900s long after the supposed events.
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>>17416781This wasn't even their biggest L at the time. Their entire history has been L after L and occasionally a W, why are westoids even fascinated by them
>>17417699>There's no evidence Muhammmad existed>the Byzantines never mention Islam"When the prophet appeared, coming with the Saracens, and proclaiming the coming of the anointed one (Christ), I, having come to Sykamina, interrogated the old man who was well-informed. I asked him: 'What can you tell me about the prophet who has appeared with the Saracens?' He replied, groaning deeply: 'He is false, for the prophets do not come armed with a sword.'"(Doctrina Jacobi, 5.16)>written sometime between 634 - 640ADDumbfuck
