Attributed to the early Islamic historian Al-Waqidi, Futuh al-Sham is a foundational text chronicling the 7th-century Muslim conquest of the Levant. This influential work offers vivid, detailed narratives of pivotal battles like Yarmouk and Ajnadayn, alongside the sieges of major cities including Damascus, Homs, and Jerusalem. Al-Waqidi's engaging, story-driven style brings the key figures and transformative events of this era to life. While its historical accuracy is a subject of scholarly debate, the book remains a cornerstone of classical Islamic historiography and a captivating account of a significant military campaign.