Zarrar ibn al Azwar

He is well known as a ferocious warrior and a successful military figure during the Rashidun conquest of Syria under general Khalid ibn al-Walid and became famous with the nickname The Naked Champion for his tendency to plunge into a battle without armor or upper garments.

Zarrar was a member of the elite Mubarizun unit which was led by Khalid. He was also a sub-commander of the elite Mobile Guard cavalry unit under the personal command of Khalid. Zarrar accompanied Khalid in most, if not all, of his notable campaigns including the Ridda wars, Battle of Yarmouk and the Battle of Ajnadayn.

In this representation he is wielding the Sassanid longsword used as by the Persian cavalry and the Byzantine short sword, both swords were used by the elite Mobile Guard.

"Why are we waiting when Allah, the Most High, is on our side? By Allah, our enemies will think that we are afraid of them. Order the attack, and we shall attack with you."

-Zarrar ibn al Azwar to Khalid ibn al Walid