'Amr ibn al-Aas

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ˤAmr ibn al-ˤĀs (Arabic: عمرو بن العاص)was one of the glorious companions of Prophet Mohamed (PBUH). Before embracing Islam he was one of the Quraish people who resisted Islam. After joining Islam, he became one of the brave leaders and fighters of Islam. He was also known for his great generosity. Born in 583 CE (40 BH) and died 6^th January 664 (28^th Ramadhan 43) he was a military commander who is most noted for leading the Islamic conquest of Egypt in 640-641. He was a contemporary of Muhammad who rose quickly through the Makkan hierarchy following his conversion to Islam in the year 629 CE (7 AH)