AlQadisiyah

AlQadisiyah (also spelled al-Qādisiyyah or al-Qadisiyyah) is a name used for several related topics in the Middle East, most notably a historic battle and a modern Iraqi province. The Battle of al-Qadisiyyah, fought around 636 CE, was a decisive engagement between the Rashidun Caliphate and the Sassanian Empire. It took place near the location known as al-Qādisiyyah, on the Euphrates plain south of the Sassanian capital Ctesiphon, and is widely regarded as a turning point that contributed to the Muslim conquest of Persia and the decline of Sassanian power. Exact dates and casualty figures vary among historical sources.

Geographically, Al-Qadisiyah is also the name of a province in central-southern Iraq. The Al-Qadisiyah Governorate has Diwaniyah as its capital and is named after the historic battle. The province lies along the Euphrates River and has an economy that includes agriculture and trade, with its boundaries and administrative status having evolved through various reforms over time.

In addition to these primary uses, the name Al-Qadisiyah is employed by various institutions and cultural entities in the region, reflecting the historical significance of the battle and the provincial identity. The term continues to appear in academic, educational, and commemorative contexts associated with Iraqi and broader Middle Eastern history.