Khalid ibn Said

AncientGeneralRashidun Caliphate-590 — ?

Early Muslim convert, died at Marj al-Saffar.

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Quick Facts

Born

590 BCE

Country

Rashidun Caliphate

Era

Ancient

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)48

Political (20%)35

Influence (20%)45

Legacy (20%)35

Leadership (15%)57

Strategy (15%)44

Total Score42.9

Khalid ibn Said — Complete Timeline

613 AD

Early conversion to IslamPolitical Action◆ Major

Khalid ibn Said was among the earliest converts to Islam, accepting the faith in the first years of Muhammad's prophethood. He was a member of the Banu Umayya clan and faced persecution from his own tribe for his conversion.

Early ConvertPersecutionBanu Umayya

constructive

615 AD

Emigrated to AbyssiniaPolitical Action

Khalid ibn Said was part of the second migration of Muslims to Abyssinia to escape Quraysh persecution. He lived there under the protection of the Negus until returning to Medina after the Hijra.

MigrationAbyssiniaPersecution

632 AD

Appointed governor of YemenPolitical Action

Khalid ibn Said was appointed governor of Yemen by Muhammad. He served in this role until Muhammad's death, after which he was dismissed by Caliph Abu Bakr, leading to some tension.

GovernorshipYemenAdministration

Impact: regional

634 AD

Killed at the Battle of Marj al-SaffarWar◆ Major

Khalid ibn Said was killed while leading a Muslim army against Byzantine forces at the Battle of Marj al-Saffar in Syria. His death occurred during the early Muslim conquest of Syria, under Caliph Abu Bakr.

Battle of Marj al-SaffarDeathMuslim Conquest of Syria

Impact: regionaltragic