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day before and there was mud all
around. He carefully trudged
through the mud as his slave rode
atop the camel. After all, it was now
his turn.
Abu ‘Ubaydah [r], the general of the
Muslim army was informed of the
Khalif
’s arrival and he rode out to
meet him. He was dressed in rich
robes and rode on a fine steed.
What a gallant sight he made with
all the other commanders riding by
his side. But as he approached the
great
Khalif
he seemed dismayed.
“O
Amir ul-Mu’minin, Commander of
the Believers, perhaps you would
prefer to wear some fine clothes
and ride a handsome steed. I think
that It would be more honourable
and would make a better impression
on the leaders of Jerusalem?
”
‘Umar [r] was furious. “
We are peo-
ple whom Allah has honoured with
