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تاريخ الإسلام والأنبياء والصحابة
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تاريخ الإسلام والأنبياء والصحابة
Dahiyat al-Arab (The Strategist of the Arabs), Fatih Misr (Conqueror of Egypt) • رضي الله عنه
Accepted Islam in 8 AH alongside Khalid ibn al-Walid and Uthman ibn Talhah. Renowned for supreme diplomatic acumen and military brilliance; commanded the expedition of Dhat al-Salasil. Led the Muslim armies that liberated Palestine and Egypt from Byzantine rule, establishing Fustat and the historic Mosque of Amr ibn al-As.
“The Messenger of Allah ﷺ declared: 'The people have submitted (accepted Islam), but Amr ibn al-As has truly believed.'”
Traveled to Madinah with Khalid ibn al-Walid in 8 AH to accept Islam
39 authentic narrations in canonical collections.
43 AH (664 CE) • Buried in Al-Muqattam, Cairo, Egypt
No specific linear migration pathway is isolated for this companion. Their events are anchored in their native region and canonical sanctuaries.