As soon as the besieged perceived the Saracens rushing in upon them, they threw down their arms, and cried, "Quarter!"Continuing Muslims Conquer
Muslims Attack Allepo’s Castle
They made a vigorous assault, in which they had as hard fighting as any in all the wars of Syria.Continuing Muslims Conquer Syria,our selection
Allepo Defects to the Muslims
As Allepo’s ambassadors were going back they chanced to meet with one of the Byzantine officers, to whom they gave an account of the whole
Muslims Assimilate Jerusalem and Plan Further Conquests
In the same year that Jerusalem was taken, Said Ebn Abi Wakkas, one of Omar's captains, was making fearful havoc in the territories of
Jerusalem Surrenders
The Patriarch demanded that the Caliph guarantee the terms personally, so Omar traveled to Jerusalem.Continuing Muslims Conquer Syria,our
The Siege of Jerusalem
After their prayers were over, the Saracens began their assault.Continuing Muslims Conquer Syria,our selection from History of the Saracens by
A Merchant’s Revenge
In the night the Greeks had another calamity added to their misfortune of losing the victory in the day.Continuing Muslims Conquer Syria,our
Battle of Yarmouk
Both sides now prepared for that fight which was to determine the fate of Syria.Continuing Muslims Conquer Syria,our selection from History of the
Arab General Seeks Help From the Caliph
Recruits were instantly raised in every part of Arabia to send to the army.Continuing Muslims Conquer Syria,our selection from History of the