Sham

Sham, historically known as the Levant, is a region of significant importance in Islamic history. It was among the first areas outside Arabia to come under Muslim rule, becoming a cultural and political center of the early Islamic world. The Umayyad Caliphate, with its capital in Damascus, was instrumental in the spread of Islam and Arabic culture. Sham is revered in Islamic tradition for its holy sites, including Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem, and its role in early Islamic conquests and scholarsh...مزید دیکھیں