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After conquering regions in Iraq, Abu Bakr ordered Khalid b. Walid to place al-Muthanna b. Harith in charge of Muslims army in [[Iraq]] and immediately along with a number of soldiers travel to Syria(Levant) to support Muslim army. When he arrived, he took control of the army. Historians have stated the number of Khalid's soldiers, the path of his army and the direction they moved in differently. | After conquering regions in Iraq, Abu Bakr ordered Khalid b. Walid to place al-Muthanna b. Harith in charge of Muslims army in [[Iraq]] and immediately along with a number of soldiers travel to Syria(Levant) to support Muslim army. When he arrived, he took control of the army. Historians have stated the number of Khalid's soldiers, the path of his army and the direction they moved in differently. | ||
According to a number of historians, Khalid and his soldiers set off from al-Hira or 'Ayn al-Tamr in Rabi' | According to a number of historians, Khalid and his soldiers set off from al-Hira or 'Ayn al-Tamr in [[Rabi' I]] or [[Rabi' II]] 13/May-June 634. Regarding the harsh situation in preparing water-supplies for soldiers, they passed through harsh situations in the Syrian Desert from Qaraqir in east to Suyi in west in five or eight days with special guidance of Rafi' b. 'Umayr al-Ta'i and reached near Sham. | ||
Khalid conquered cities including [[Dumat al-Jandal]], Tadmur and Marj Rahit on the way and joined Muslims army in Bosra. Then the city was besieged by Muslims until they surrendered peacefully. | Khalid conquered cities including [[Dumat al-Jandal]], Tadmur and Marj Rahit on the way and joined Muslims army in Bosra. Then the city was besieged by Muslims until they surrendered peacefully. | ||