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Islam, and if we choose any other
way, Allah will surely disgrace us
,”
the
Khalif
said sternly.
And with this, he walked up to the
gates of Jerusalem. Sophronus, the
Patriarch of Jerusalem, along with
the other leaders walked out to
meet the
Khalif.
They were over-
whelmed by awe and fear for the
great leader of the powerful armies
that had captured their lands.
“
Stand aside!
” they said to the big
man with patched clothes walking
by the side of the camel. “
We wish
to address your king.
” Addressing
the man on the camel they said, “
O
great king, please do accept the
keys of this holy city, for you are
most worthy to receive it.
”
The Muslims laughed quitely under
their breath. The Patriarch was
quite confused. Without realising,
