Person
Asad ibn al-Furat
Lifespan unknown
Asad ibn al-Furat was a qadi from Kairouan appointed to command the Aghlabid forces during the conquest of Sicily starting in 827.
Significance
Commander appointed to lead the Aghlabid conquest of Sicily
Reputation in tradition
praised
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