Al-Waqidi's 'Futuh al-Sham' is a foundational historical text chronicling the momentous early Islamic conquests of the Levant. This detailed account, attributed to the renowned historian Abu Abdullah Muhammad ibn Umar al-Waqidi, meticulously describes the military campaigns, strategies, and significant battles that led to the expansion of the early Muslim empire into the Syrian region. It offers invaluable insights into the social, political, and military dynamics of the 7th century, presenting a vivid narrative of the events and the key figures involved in these pivotal historical transformations. The work remains a crucial, though debated, primary source for understanding this formative period of Islamic history.