Khalid ibn al-Walid, a Profile of a Warrior

The speaker delivers a lecture on Khalid ibn al-Walid, a 7th-century Arab warrior, arguing he is one of history's greatest. The lecture begins with a critique of how Western civilization is taught, claiming it's racist and biased towards recent history, ignoring the Middle East's contributions. The speaker then details the Battle of Carrhae between Rome and Persia, setting the stage for the rise of Islam. The lecture covers the unification of Arabia under Islam, Khalid's military campaigns in Iraq and Syria, his victories against the Persian and Roman empires, and the Muslim conquest of Jerusalem, highlighting the surprising terms of surrender and the caliph's actions. The lecture concludes with Khalid's retirement and death, emphasizing his desire to die in battle.