Arab conquest

Who was also called "Sword of God", was a Muslim Arab military commander, some consider him as one of the greatest military commanders in history, as he was undefeated in over a hundred battles both major and minor battles. He consistently defeated Persian and Byzantine Armies despite being heavily outnumbered and outgunned. He conquered both Syria and Iraq, the most prosperous provinces of the Sassanid Persian and Byzantine empires. He expressed sadness as he did not die as a martyr in the…

The Rashidun Caliphate expanded steadily; within the span of 24 years, a vast territory was conquered comprising Mesopotamia, the Levant, parts of Anatolia, and most of the Sasanian Empire. Unlike the Sasanian Persians, the Byzantines, after losing Syria, retreated back to Anatolia. As a result, they also lost Egypt to the invading Rashidun army

“In 869 AD Ali heard of unrest in Basra between the local factions & travelled there to “seek out black slaves working in the Basra marshes & to inquire into their working conditions.” Ali, seeing an opportunity & the horrible conditions of the Zanj, campaigned for their freedom.”

The conversion from Saul to Paul was the original “Damascus road experience”. The Lord used his dramatic close encounter to extend His Good News invitation to all the world.

Arab conquest

Battle of Karbala - art gallery

illustration of angus mcbride showing the Emir of the Almohad dynasty Yaqub al-Mansur with his bodyguard, Yakub al-Mansur reigned from 1184 to 1199 with distinction. During his tenure, trade, architecture, philosophy and the sciences flourished. on July 18, 1195, he defeated the Castilian King Alfonso VIII. After victory, he took the title al-Mansur Billah ("Made Victorious by God").

"Finally the Messenger of Allah passed by with his squadron, called "Al-Katibah Al-Khadra" in full, gleaming green armour. It was the regiment of the Muhajirun and the Ansar. Only their eyes were visible because of their armour." This is my very first finished concept art that mixes both AI art elements which are further edited and painted over using digital art skills with Photoshop. I worked on and off on this piece for a few days.