Khalid ibn al-Walid, a Profile of a Warrior

Dr. Roy Casagranda explores the legendary career of Khalid ibn al-Walid, one of the greatest warriors and generals in world history. Despite his brilliant victories, Khalid remains little known outside the Muslim world. Dr. Casagranda ranks him alongside Thutmose III and Alexander the Great as having one of the three greatest military records ever recorded. In this lecture, Dr. Roy traces Khalid’s life from his early battles against the Prophet Muhammad, through his conversion to Islam, and his decisive campaigns across Arabia, Persia, Syria, and the Levant. Key victories such as the Battle of Mu’tah, the Ridda Wars, the Battle of the Chains, and the historic Battle of Yarmouk reveal Khalid’s unmatched strategic brilliance. Khalid’s story highlights not only military genius but also the rise of Islam, the decline of Rome and Persia, and the transformation of the Middle East in the 7th century. ~~~ 🔉 Dr. Roy Casagranda Podcast 🔉 Podcast Spotify ▶ https://open.spotify.com/show/6aebF9B... Apple Podcast ▶ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ~~~ 00:00:00 Introduction & Why Khalid Matters 00:02:18 Western Civ Bias & Racist Narratives 00:08:10 The Battle of Carrhae (Romans vs. Persians) 00:19:55 700 Years of Roman–Persian Wars 00:23:20 Rice, Malaria & the Bubonic Plague 00:26:11 Civil Wars in Rome & Persia 00:30:17 Rise of Islam & Prophet Muhammad 00:33:17 Khalid Converts to Islam 00:34:00 Battle of Mu’tah: Khalid’s First Command 00:38:10 The Ridda Wars & Unification of Arabia 00:40:00 Battle of the Chains vs. Persia 00:42:35 Campaigns Along the Euphrates & Capture of Hira 00:45:02 Defeating Three Persian Armies in Sequence 00:53:12 The Battle of al-Walaja & Crushing Victory 00:56:25 Desert Crossing & Capture of Damascus 01:00:42 The Battle of Yarmouk & Roman Collapse 01:11:55 Conquest of Jerusalem & Aftermath 01:23:00 Khalid’s Final Years & Death #KhalidibnalWalid #MilitaryHistory #DrRoyCasagranda #historylecture ~~~ © Dr. Roy Casagranda – All Rights Reserved. All video content featuring Dr. Roy Casagranda is the intellectual property of Dr. Roy Casagranda. Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, or re-uploading of this content—whether in full or in part—is strictly prohibited. Violations may result in takedowns, strikes, or legal action.