Person

Amr ibn al-As

عمرو بن العاص
573 CE – 664 CE(aged ~91) Quraysh

Amr ibn al-As was a military commander and governor of Egypt who allied with Mu'awiya during the First Fitna.

Significance

Ally of Mu'awiya and conqueror of Egypt

Reputation in tradition

praised

Stated motivation

Support of Umayyad interests and expansion
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