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could easily storm the city with his
powerful army and slay every man,
woman and child, and no one would
be able to stop him. That is what
powerful armies normally do. But
this was no ordinary army. These
were the soldiers of Allah, and Allah
does not love those who are cruel
and oppressive. Allah loves only
those who show compassion and
who forgive. Allah loves those who
choose peace over war.
Immediately a message was sent to
the great
Khalif
, ‘Umar bin Khattab
[r], who received the messenger
with praises and gratitude to Allah.
“
All praise be to Allah who, by His
infinite grace, has blessed us with
victory
,” ‘Umar [r] exclaimed and
bowed down in humility. “
I shall
indeed go to Jerusalem and peace-
fully accept the keys of the blessed
city of the Prophets of old
.”
Vocabulary
fanfare
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preparations
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departure
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spectacle
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procession
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accompany
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notice
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trudge
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informed
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robe
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steed
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gallant
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approached
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dismayed
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prefer
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honourable
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CP
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