The Byzantine Empire, the Eastern Greek-speaking part of the Roman Empire, spanning from 330 B.C.E. to 1453 C.E.
A significant battle in 1071 between the Seljuk Turks and the Byzantine Empire, resulting in a Seljuk victory that paved the way for Turkish expansion into Asia Minor.
Explore the historical roots and contemporary significance of the crescent, its association with the Turkish symbol, and its perceived relation to Islam.
Explore the term 'ar-Rūm' (الروم) used in the Qur'an to refer to the Byzantine Empire. Understand its historical and theological significance within Islamic context and its mention in the 'Chapter of the Greeks.'
Explore the term 'AR-RŪM,' its etymological origins, and its historical and religious significance in Islamic context. Understand the implications of AR-RŪM in the Qurʾān and its usage in describing the Byzantine Empire.
A pivotal 637 CE battle between Muslim forces led by Khalid ibn al-Walid and the Byzantine forces under Emperor Heraclius, leading to the Islamic conquest of Syria and Palestine.
