In which battle was Hazrat Khalid bin Walid given the title 'Saifullah' (Sword of Allah)?

Explanation

The title 'Saifullah' was conferred upon Hazrat Khalid bin Walid (R.A) by the Holy Prophet (PBUH) following the Battle of Muta (8 AH), where he displayed extraordinary military skill and courage. After three Muslim commanders were martyred, Khalid bin Walid (R.A) took command and executed a brilliant tactical retreat, saving the Muslim army from annihilation. This earned him the everlasting title 'Sword of Allah,' and he later became one of the most successful military commanders in Islamic history.

Good to know

The Battle of Muta took place in 8 AH (629 CE) against the Byzantine Empire and their Arab Christian allies. It was the first major military encounter between Muslims and the Byzantine forces. The Prophet (PBUH) had initially appointed Zaid bin Haritha (R.A) as the commander, with Jafar bin Abi Talib (R.A) and Abdullah bin Rawaha (R.A) as successors, all of whom were martyred before Hazrat Khalid bin Walid (R.A) took charge. Despite being outnumbered, his strategic retreat with minimal losses was praised by the Prophet (PBUH) in Madina.

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