ʿUqbah ibn ʿĀmir
ʿUqbah ibn ʿĀmir was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad, a jurist, poet, and governor of Egypt during the early Islamic period, known for his role in the conquests of the Levant and Egypt.
ʿUqbah ibn ʿĀmir belonged to the Juhayna tribe, part of the Quda'a confederation. He embraced Islam early, pledging allegiance to Prophet Muhammad upon his migration to Medina. He was a learned companion, skilled in Qur'anic recitation, jurisprudence, and poetry. Uqbah participated in the Muslim conquests of the Levant and Egypt, serving under commanders like Amr ibn al-As. He was appointed governor of Egypt from 665 to 667 CE under Caliph Mu'awiyah ibn Abi Sufyan. Uqbah supported Mu'awiyah during the First Fitna and led naval raids against Byzantine territories. He died in Egypt in 677/78 CE, where his tomb became a site of pilgrimage.
Significance
Reputation in tradition
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He serves as a key link in hadith chains between the companions and the following generation.