After the Battle of Yarmouk, Khalid bin Waleed was replaced by whom as the Supreme Commander by Caliph Umar (RA)?

Explanation

Caliph Umar (RA) dismissed Khalid bin Waleed from the supreme command not due to any misconduct but to reinforce the principle that victory comes from Allah alone, not from any individual commander. He wanted to ensure Muslims did not develop excessive reliance on Khalid's military genius. Abu Ubaydah (RA), known as the "Ameen" (trustworthy) of this Ummah, was appointed in his place and was already serving as the overall commander in Syria. Khalid bin Waleed gracefully accepted the decision and continued to fight under Abu Ubaydah's command.

Good to know

The Battle of Yarmouk (636 CE) was a decisive battle between the Muslim forces and the Byzantine Empire during the caliphate of Umar (RA). Khalid bin Waleed played a pivotal role in leading the Muslims to victory in this battle. Shortly after the battle, Umar (RA) sent a letter to Abu Ubaydah (RA) appointing him as the supreme commander and instructing him to inform Khalid of his dismissal. Khalid bin Waleed, despite being one of the greatest military commanders in Islamic history, accepted the decision with humility and continued serving under Abu Ubaydah (RA).

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