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Which military commander led the successful Muslim conquest of Egypt during the caliphate of Umar (RA)?

AKhalid bin Waleed (RA)
BSaad ibn Abi Waqqas (RA)
CAbu Ubaidah (RA)
DAmr ibn al-As (RA)

Explanation

– Amr ibn al-As (RA) led the successful Muslim conquest of Egypt during the caliphate of Umar (RA), establishing a significant and lasting Muslim presence in this historically important region.
– He later founded the city of Fustat, which subsequently developed and expanded into what is known today as Cairo, Egypt’s capital.
– For exams, remember that Amr ibn al-As (RA) had earlier been a prominent opponent of Islam before eventually embracing the faith and becoming a significant military leader.

Exam Relevance
  • Topic: Islamic Conquests
  • Subtopic: Conquest of Egypt
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