الفترة الإسلامية المبكرة في فلسطين

Early Islamic Period in Palestine

• Islam's emergence in Arabia significantly impacted the region and the world, uniting Arab tribes and conquering major empires like Persia and Byzantium.
• The Battle of Mu'tah (629 CE) marked the first major conflict between Arab Muslims and Byzantine Romans.
• The Prophet Muhammad's final expedition was to Tabuk in the region neighboring Palestine, extending Muslim influence.
• Following the Prophet's death, Abu Bakr dispatched armies, including one led by Amr ibn al-As, to conquer Palestine.
• Another army was led by Khalid ibn al-Walid in different directions, including Syria and Iraq.
• The Byzantine Emperor Heraclius, upon hearing about the approaching Muslim forces, sent an army led by Rubeis to confront Amr ibn al-As in Palestine.
• Amr ibn al-As's army was successful in conquering Palestine.

Key Dates and Figures

• Battle of Mu'tah (629 CE): Early Muslim-Byzantine conflict in the region.
• 632 CE: Death of the Prophet Muhammad.
• 12 AH/ 633 CE: Abu Bakr dispatched armies to conquer the Levant, including Palestine.
• Amr ibn al-As: Muslim general who played a key role in conquering Palestine.
• Khalid ibn al-Walid: Another prominent general during the Muslim conquests.