The Prophet's strategy for the conquest of the Levant

Abstract

The Levant in general, and (Bayt al-Maqdis) in particular, holds immense significance in Islamic sources due to the sanctity of the region and its valuable geographical location. For this reason, from the very beginning of the establishment of the state of Medina, the Prophet (ﷺ) made great efforts to secure the routes leading to the Levant and eliminate any threats to them. He also took many important steps that paved the way for the conquest of the Levant. These steps included sending letters to the Byzantine Romans, who were the leaders and rulers of the Levant, as well as dispatching important military expeditions (sariyahs) to the Arab tribes on the borders of the Levant from the outset. Furthermore, throughout the Prophet's (ﷺ) policy for conquering the north of Medina and the Levant, two significant battles were fought during his time: the battles of Mu'tah and Tabuk. In both of these battles, the Prophet's (ﷺ) foresight is evident, showing his strong desire to conquer these important and beneficial regions. The Caliphs who came after him also benefited from this policy for the conquest of the Levant.