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As we mentioned before, Heraclius did not take up arms against the Prophet, (salla
Allahu alihi wa sallam).

634 – 636 AC:

Caliphate of Abu Bakr

636 AC:

Abu Bakr died

Heraclius was an extremely powerful Emperor and might easily caused hardship to the
rising Muslim army. It is noticeable that during the very sensitive time after the death of
the Prophet (salla Allahu alihi was sallam) Heraclius did not raise a sword against the
Muslims who were conquering many of the lands governed by Rome, even though
Heraclius had the capability after just having emerged from a large scale victory over the
Persians with his army intact.