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Al-Walid ibn Uqba

الْوَلِيْد ابْنِ عُقبَة
d. 680 CE Quraysh

Al-Walid ibn Uqba was a governor of Kufa appointed by his half-brother Caliph Uthman. He converted to Islam after the conquest of Mecca and served in various administrative and military roles. His intoxicated behavior during prayers caused his removal from governorship.

Significance

Governor of Kufa during Uthman's caliphate and notable for controversial behavior leading to his removal

Reputation in tradition

condemned
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Father

Uqba ibn Abi Mu'ayt (عقبة بن أبي معيط)

Mother

Arwā bint Kurayz (أروى بنت كريز)

Children (1)

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