The Islamic Conquest of Syria

"This ninth century work brings out the heroic victory of Muslim army over Syria; which then included present day Syria; Lebanon; Jordan and parts of Iraq and Turkey; under the military commandership of such legendary Muslim generals as Khalid ibn al-Walid and Abu 'Ubaydah ibn al-Jarrah; during the reign of the Caliph Abu Bakr." (The Muslim World Book Review)

This is the first complete English translation of Futuhusham; the ninth century Arabic classic detailing the Muslim advance into Syria when a small band of faithful Muslims overthrew the superpower of their day. This inspiring epic describes the events in detail and brings to life the great personalities of Islam in a unique way.

Title: The Islamic Conquest of Syria
Category: History
Subtitle: A Translation of Futuhusham: The inspiring history of the Sahabah's (RA) conquest of Syria
Author: Al Imam Al Waqidi
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ISBN 13: 9781842000670
Binding: Hardback
Pages: 598
Size: 165 x 241