Muslim Conquest of Jerusalem

The Muslim conquest of Jerusalem occurred in 638 CE when the Arab Muslim forces, led by Caliph Umar ibn al-Khattab, captured the city from the Byzantine Christian Byzantines. Jerusalem was a significant religious site for Jews, Christians, and Muslims. The conquest was generally peaceful, and Muslims allowed religious freedom for inhabitants. The event marked the beginning of Muslim rule in the city, which became an important spiritual and cultural center in the Islamic world. The conquest influenced the city's history, shaping its religious and political significance for centuries to come.