During whose caliphate was Iraq conquered?

Explanation

The conquest of Iraq was part of the vast territorial expansion that took place during the caliphate of Hazrat Umar (RA). Under his leadership, Muslim forces under commanders like Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas (RA) defeated the Sassanid Persian Empire. The decisive Battle of Qadisiyyah in 636 CE paved the way for the fall of the Persian capital Ctesiphon (Madain) and the complete conquest of Iraq. This expansion brought Iraq under Islamic rule and marked the beginning of the end for the Sassanid dynasty.

Good to know

The conquest of Iraq occurred during the caliphate of Hazrat Umar (RA), who ruled from 634 to 644 CE. The campaign against the Persian Sassanid Empire included key battles such as the Battle of Qadisiyyah (636 CE) and the Battle of Jalula. The famous companion Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas (RA) served as the commander of the Muslim army and later became the first governor of Kufa, a city founded during this period. The fall of the Sassanid capital, Ctesiphon (Madain), was a major milestone in Islamic military history.

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