The Muslim conquest of the Levant, also known as the Arab conquest of Syria, occurred between 634 and 638 CE. This event was part of the broader Arab-Byzantine Wars. Prior to the conquest, there were clashes between Arabs and Byzantines, notably the Battle of Muʿtah in 629 CE. The conquest began in 634 CE, following the death of Muhammad. It was orchestrated under the leadership of the first two Rashidun caliphs, Abu Bakr and Umar ibn al-Khattab, with Khalid ibn al-Walid playing a crucial role in leading the Rashidun army. This conquest led to the integration of the Levant into the Islamic world as the province of Bilad al-Sham.