Islamic Conquests Throughout the AgesIslamic Conquests Throughout the Ages (24939) The literal meaning of al fath is the antonym of closure (i. e., opening), but what is meant by it here is the conquest of lands at war with the Muslims and the entry into the lands of the enemy. The plural is futooh. The word fath can also mean victory and conquest. The understanding of al futooh is not limited to military victory. It goes beyond to include all aspects of life, whether military, ethical