mid630s

mid630s refers to a specific period within the 630s CE. This decade falls within the early Islamic period, following the death of the Prophet Muhammad in 632 CE. The early 630s were a time of significant expansion and consolidation for the Rashidun Caliphate. This period saw the continuation of the Ridda Wars, which were conflicts that arose after Muhammad's death and aimed to bring rebellious Arab tribes back under the authority of Medina.

Following the successful conclusion of the Ridda Wars, the nascent Islamic state turned its attention outwards. The early to mid-630s witnessed the beginning of the early Muslim conquests, primarily against the Sasanian Empire and the Byzantine Empire. Major campaigns were initiated in Mesopotamia and Syria. Key battles and events, such as the Battle of Yarmouk (636 CE), played a crucial role in establishing Muslim dominance in these regions. This period laid the groundwork for the vast Islamic empire that would develop in subsequent centuries. The social, political, and religious landscape of the Arabian Peninsula and surrounding territories underwent profound and rapid transformation during this transformative decade.