Who led the Muslim forces in the Battle of Muta?

Explanation

The Battle of Muta (8 AH) was fought against the Byzantine Empire. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) appointed Zayd Bin Harithah (R.A) as the first commander, with instructions that if he fell, Jafar Bin Abi Talib (R.A) would take command, followed by Abdullah Bin Rawaha (R.A). All three were martyred in the battle, after which Khalid Bin Walid (R.A) took charge and successfully withdrew the Muslim army. This makes Zayd (R.A) the primary leader, while the others served as successive commanders.

Good to know

The Battle of Muta took place in 8 AH (629 CE) at Muta, near the Syrian border. It was the first military engagement between Muslims and the Byzantine Empire. The Muslim army numbered around 3,000 while the Byzantine forces were estimated at 100,000–200,000. Despite being vastly outnumbered, the Muslims fought bravely. Khalid Bin Walid (R.A) earned the title "Saifullah" (Sword of Allah) for his exceptional leadership in this battle, which he received from the Prophet (PBUH) upon their return.

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