Monthly Archives: May 2021

Death of Caliph Umar: What Now? 644

Posted on May 23, 2021 by Ruth

Umar’s sudden death came directly from the breadth of the conquests during his reign. Medina was no longer an isolated town of date farmers who all knew each other; it was an imperial capital with embassies. It had probably outgrown … Continue reading →

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The Battle of Nahavand, 642

Posted on May 10, 2021 by Ruth

The rest of Persia, the territory that makes up the modern nations of Iran, Azerbaijan, and Afghanistan, was conquered by two separate military campaigns. The first was a defensive action by the Arab commanders in Iraq, while the second invasion … Continue reading →

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First Muslim Cities of Egypt

Posted on May 8, 2021 by Ruth

The two great modern cities of Egypt are the same ones that became great under Muslim rule. Ancient Egypt had had Thebes, which never got its primary status back, and other cities had come and gone. Alexandria is still great, … Continue reading →

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