After Miniu surrendered to the Muslim army, Galal set his sights on Henna where he knew that Euphemius had retreated to create a manageable space between his western Byzantine army and the Muslim invasion force that he had brought to the island. Euphemius was aware of Asad’s death, and also knew that his captain, Galal, was driving the Muslim army now without the presence of the new leader, Muhammad, in the region. This, Euphemius hoped, would allow him to get the upper hand over the Arab military leader.
“We have captured Miniu,” Galal told the Byzantine general when they met in the fields below Henna. He stood tall before his counterpart, posturing as a strong leader to deny Euphemius an opportunity to take command.
“Yes, so I understand. It was after that unfortunate business in Sirac
