"Ajnadayn, year 13 After Hijra"
Before we fight them in battle I didn't think they're defeatable
How could they defeat Persians all those years?
Persians are exhausted by the internal conflicts in Khosrow's court
which deemed them debilitated
Today, praise be to Allah we're able to vanquish them
Praise be to Allah
- Did you cook this yourself? - Yes
Amr has spoken the truth
The conflict within the Persian court is what made the Byzantines stronger
They fight one another rather than their enemy
The Byzantines didn't expect what they've witnessed from us
and thought that Arabs are divided tribes with no united banner
However, now our unity is making their hearts tremble with fear
He's an amazing cook and a brilliant diplomat
Cooking and politics go side by side, Aba Ubaida
- How come? - You cook food for others to eat
while in politics you make mature decisions so others don't devour you
- Here you go - Well said, Mu'awiya
Come in
Sir, I carry a message from Medina
O, Muslims!
Aba Bakr has passed away
and bequeathed the Caliphate to Omar
and Muslims will pledge allegiance to him
To Allah we belong and to Him we will return
Let's observe the funeral prayer
"Episode 3"
"Ajnadayn, year 15 After Hijra"
Continue, why did you stop?
What's your tribe?
I'm from Banu Judham
Do you take your orders from Jabala Ibn al-Ayham?
Yes, my Master, Jabala leads the Christian Arabs Army
How many Arab tribes are there in that army?
Speak up
Listen!
Listen carefully We don't kill prisoners
and we might exchange you with others in any agreement
between us and the Byzantines
Yes, we might do that
However, there's no doubt that we kill fighting soldiers
So, what do you think?
Would you like to be treated as if you're a soldier...
and kill you?
Or, as a prisoner and treat you fairly?
Treat me as a prisoner, sir
for I hope to return to my kids upon the end of war
Well done, so...
Tell us which tribes are taking part in war
The Byzantines have gathered the tribes of Gassan, Judham and Lakhm
Jabala is their leader as you know
Ibn Kanater is the leader of the left flank
and Kurin is leading the right flank
They are brilliant Arab Leaders from Syria
- Who's the leader of the Byzantine army? - Vahan
King of Bultosa and its vicinity and Cappadocia
He's the one who chased your troops from Homs and reached this place
after he conducted an agreement with the Arab Tribes in Great Syria
How many cattle you slaughter to feed the army?
A 100 camels and a 100 cows and double that of lamb
If what he's saying is true They are close to 200,000 soldiers
Are there any other tribes that are joining you in the fight?
All I know is that you're in a tight spot
For, some of Byzantine's troops are holding positions in Jordan
and others are deployed in Northern Palestine and Antioch
They may blockade you to stop any provisions from reaching you
It's a disaster, Aba Abdullah
Their numbers far exceed our numbers
They have 200,000 soldiers whereas we have 24,000 soldiers
I'll write to the Commander of the Faithful to send us reinforcements for this war
Alright, alright
May Allah be merciful to Aba Bakr
He was committed until the last day before his death...
on equipping this army and send it to our troops in Great Syria
May Allah be merciful to him
I've received a letter from Aba Ubaida
saying that the Byzantines have changed their plans
and deployed a large army to fight us
Thus, I say we do the same
unify our troops...
and advance towards them before they reach us
Aba Ubaida!
- Welcome, Khalid - Welcome, Aba Ubaida
The Commander of the Faithful, Umar ordered me to come to your aid
The army is almost here
No, Aba Ubaida we must move from Ajnadayn at once
- Why? - I fear to fall into a trap
facing their army at the front and the troops at Caesarea at the back
Let's cut off the path to Caesarea to put an end to one of the two dangers
Do it, Amr
Take with you enough phalanxes to forbid them from leaving their keeps
While we'll take camp in a far safer place
to meet them where they muster their troops to attack us
We should choose a clearing to make it hard for them to encircle us
What do you think is the right place, Khalid?
Yarmouk
I've been waiting for this day while examining the Persians and Byzantines
I've dreamed about...
achieving far more of what they've achieved
What do we lack?
Our knights are superior and we're more bright
We have the courage and determination and we even have faith
First, let's finish tomorrow's work and we'll think about your dreams later
Come on, go take some rest
What are you doing?
Do you leave the knights to enter the women's pavilions?
What's wrong about having a knight check on his mother?
- Your father who sent you - Worry not, Mother
I wouldn't have followed his order but I knew you're sick
What makes you scared about me?
If I die, I'll be a martyr
Or, being injured?
It would be an honor
I hope you stay healthy, Mother
Mu'awiya, your mother has took the wrong path before
Hindered from the path of Allah and fought against Islam
However, Allah granted her mercy
and lived long
and believed in Muhammad
and embraced Islam
Let me atone for my sin
Hopefully, Allah will destine me to be a martyr
The Byzantine army has more troops and is better equipped than us
That's what I've come up with to win this battle
So, let's take turns commanding the army
Today, one of us holds the leadership and tomorrow another
So that, everyone of us becomes a commander of the army
I ask you to let me be the commander at day one
We'll divide the troops into 36 infantry phalanxes
The commander of the middle phalanxes...
Aba Ubaida Ibn al-Jarrah with the immigrants and Ansar
On the right phalanxes
Amr Ibn al-As and Shurahbil Ibn Hasna
Yazid and your fellow troops will hold the left phalanxes
Dirar Ibn al-Azwar and I will be with the light cavalry
moving fast to take care of any weakness that might appear in the flanks of the army
This is one of the days of Allah
where we shouldn't be vain or oppress another
Be truthful in your fight and fear Allah
This day has consequences
so if we push them back to their front
we'll be able to push them back further
But, if they defeated us today
we'll never be victorious afterwards
- Allah Akbar! - Allah Akbar!
Fight hard, Muslims!
Father!
Fight hard, Muslims!
Fight hard, Muslims
- Hold your positions, Muslims! - Hold your positions, Muslims!
Fight hard!
My father spent his life travelling the land for trade
or fighting in the borderlands
How could he stay blind at home waiting for the end of his life?
May Allah grant him patience
I swear that's more harsh on him than the swords of the infidels
Bless you, Abi Sufyan
Do you think I could no longer see?
May Allah cure you
I'm certain of Allah's omnipotence
I seek forgiveness from Allah
There's no god but Allah
Be patient, woman
You inspire us to be strong patient and determined
You cannot escape your fate
I feel that I'm about to leave
Hold tight, Mother
When you've told me that you've embraced Islam before the conquest of Mecca
I got mad at you
and opposed you even though I knew you were right
You were the bravest among us
Allah will judge me for what I've said to you
and I hope to be forgiven
Allah is the most merciful
I seek forgiveness from Allah
- There's no god but Allah - There's no god but Allah
- Muhammad is Allah's messenger - There's no god but Allah
I seek forgiveness from Allah
There's no god but Allah
May Allah be merciful to you, Hind
- "From Aba Ubaida Ibn al-Jarrah..." - "Al-Khadraa Palace, Damascus"
"Commander of the Armies of Great Syria to Yazid Ibn Abi Sufyan"
"After Yarmouk's victory..."
"and we conquered Great Syria by virtue of Allah"
"I appoint you to rule Damascus"
"Act kindly towards its residents both, Muslims and Christians"
"And if you treated them like a loving father..."
"they'll obey you like your children"
Come on, move
Put it there
Inside, move it
Welcome to Prince Yazid ruler of Damascus
If my mother was living with us we wouldn't be separated
and my father and Utba didn't live in Al Ghouta
There's no need for you to recall what hurts you, Juwairiyah
- Where's the court? - This way
Check out the rest of the palace
What a spectacular and magnificent court
I don't know why I feel scared and awe inside
It's not fear, Yazid
but rather your sense of responsibility of what you're about to do and order
after you've become in charge
Well said
Let's see what you'll do with your sense of responsibility
- What has is to do with me? - The Commander of the Faithful...
has ordered you to conquer Caesarea
It's a daunting task
and was a stumbling stone for people much capable than us
but I'm certain that you're the man for the job
What's wrong? You appear to be taken aback
"Caesarea"
What do you think, Habib?
These walls were inaccessible to Amr Ibn al-As, himself
Do you think we can conquer it without the aid of a fleet?
Why do we even try if it's an impossible task?
It's a hard task but not impossible
If Allah wills for us conquering this city
nothing would stand in our path for the conquest of Constantinople
How we'll get pass these walls?
We'll find another way rather than the fleet
I won't leave until this city surrenders to me
Be careful, Commander
Many dreams were shatters on these walls
Fire!
"Jerusalem, year 16 After Hijra"
We don't intend on fighting, Commander
We'll surrender the city on terms you grant us safety
We grant you safety for yourselves your offspring, your women and riches
On condition...
that all Byzantine soldiers leave
There's no soldiers left, Commander
and your promise of safety to us and our offspring, is enough
However, there's something I refuse to give up
- What is it? - The keys to the city
I won't give them up except for Umar Ibn al-Khattab
For I've heard a lot about his justice austerity and fulfillment of obligations
and my people have asked me to claim their rights
I won't let them down nor neglect any right of theirs
I want an everlasting guarantee for them
There's no doubt in my mind that Umar is befitting for that
He wants to meet The Commander of the Faithful himself
He's a brilliant fellow
He want a covenant that wouldn't be broken by anyone
Do you know what it'd take for Umar to travel from Medina?
I think that Khalid Ibn al-Walid looks just like Umar Ibn al-Khattab
Khalid, pretend that you're The Commander of the Faithful tomorrow
What has Mu'awiya achieved in the conquest of Caesarea?
He will join us soon enough
I advise you not to go
So, it might be against their will
Yes, Aba Abd Allah
It's time Muslims might become clear to all
But travelling to them may do us good
that would make the Muslims besieging forts and cities in a better position
It's your call, Commander of the Faithful
I'll go there
I appoint you to rule the Medina, Ali
- Peace be upon you - Peace be upon you
Welcome, Abi Abd al-Rahman
Welcome, Mu'awiya
We're exhilarated to have you, Mu'awiya
Go ahead, brothers
How was your travel?
The journey feels easier in the hope of seeing you
You're welcome, Mu'awiya
How did you find Caesarea?
It has impenetrable fortifications and they rely on the sea
- You are befitting for this - Allah's willing
When does the Commander of the Faithful arrive?
We are anxious to meet him
and I'm certain he'll be pleased with you, Mu'awiya
and will congratulate you on the conquest of Caesarea soon
Allah's willing
We've received promises of safe conduct from your commanders
and today's covenant will be kept in our church
so that it will be known to all Christians in the world
Mu'awiya, write what I dictate to you
"In the Name of Allah the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful"
"This is what the Servant of Allah Umar, Commander of the Faithful, granted"
"The assurance of safety to the people of Aelia"
"He has given them an assurance..."
"of safety for themselves and their properties..."
"their churches and their crosses"
"the sick and the healthy"
"and for the rest of the community"
"their churches will be respected"
"They or their lands won't be lost"
"nor their crosses nor anything of their possessions"
"They won't be forcibly converted"
"nor persecuted"
"The people of Aelia must pay the taxes like the people of other cities"
"and must expel the Byzantines and the robbers"
"Those who want to leave will be safe along with their property"
"until they reach their place of refuge"
"and who wishes to stay is safe"
"but must pay taxes like the citizens of Aelia"
"The people of Aelia who wish to leave with the Byzantines with their riches"
"and abandon their churches and crosses"
"They are safe along with their churches and crosses"
"until they reach their place of refuge"
"The people who had taken refuge in the city"
"may remain in the city if they wish but must pay taxes like the citizens of Aelia"
"Those who wish may go with the Byzantines"
"and those who wish may return to their families"
"Nothing is to be taken from them before their harvest is reaped"
"Herein, is the covenant of Allah and the obligation of Allah's Messenger..."
"peace be upon him"
"of the Caliphs and of the Faithful"
"If they pay their taxes"
"Witnessed by, Khalid Ibn al-Walid..."
"Amr Ibn al-As..."
"Abd al-Rahman Ibn Awf..."
"And Mu'awiya Ibn Abi Sufyan"
- Allah Akbar - Allah Akbar