'Amr ibn al-'As

Summary

'Amr ibn al-'As is a human^[1]. 'Amr ibn al-'As was born in Mecca^[2]. 'Amr ibn al-'As passed away in Al-Fustat^[3]. 'Amr ibn al-'As died on 664^[4]. 'Amr ibn al-'As worked as a military leader^[5], diplomat^[6], politician^[7], and merchant^[8]. 'Amr ibn al-'As has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[9]

Key Facts

• 'Amr ibn al-'As's place of birth was Mecca^[2].
• 'Amr ibn al-'As passed away in Al-Fustat^[3].
• 'Amr ibn al-'As died on 664^[4].
• 'Amr ibn al-'As died on 663^[10].
• 'Amr ibn al-'As died on 662^[11].
• 'Amr ibn al-'As's father was Al-'As ibn Wa'il^[12].
• 'Amr ibn al-'As's mother was Salma bint Harmalah^[13].
• 'Amr ibn al-'As was married to Umm Kulthum bint Uqba^[14].
• 'Amr ibn al-'As was married to Rayta bint Munabbih^[15].
• A child of 'Amr ibn al-'As was 'Abd Allah ibn 'Amr ibn al-'As^[16].
• A child of 'Amr ibn al-'As was Muhammad ibn Amr ibn al-'As^[17].
• Arabic was 'Amr ibn al-'As's native language^[18].
• 'Amr ibn al-'As worked as a military leader^[5].
• 'Amr ibn al-'As worked as a diplomat^[6].
• 'Amr ibn al-'As's professions included politician^[7].
• 'Amr ibn al-'As's professions included merchant^[8].
• 'Amr ibn al-'As held the position of Governor of Egypt for the Rashidun Caliphates^[19].
• 'Amr ibn al-'As held the position of Governor of Egypt for the Umayyad Caliphate^[20].
• 'Amr ibn al-'As's religion is recorded as Islam^[21].
• 'Amr ibn al-'As is recorded as male^[22].
• 'Amr ibn al-'As's instance of is recorded as human^[23].
• 'Amr ibn al-'As's military branch is recorded as Rashidun army^[24].
• 'Amr ibn al-'As's military branch is recorded as Umayyad Army^[25].
• 'Amr ibn al-'As is part of companions of the Prophet^[26].
• 'Amr ibn al-'As's Commons category is recorded as Amr Ibn al-Aas^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Mecca^[2], 'Amr ibn al-'As… 'Amr ibn al-'As's father was Al-'As ibn Wa'il^[12]. 'Amr ibn al-'As's mother was Salma bint Harmalah^[13]. Arabic was 'Amr ibn al-'As's native language^[18].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military leader^[5], diplomat^[6], politician^[7], and merchant^[8]. Positions held include Governor of Egypt for the Rashidun Caliphates^[19] and Governor of Egypt for the Umayyad Caliphate^[20], a position^[28].

Personal Life

Spouses include Umm Kulthum bint Uqba^[14] and Rayta bint Munabbih^[15]. Children include 'Abd Allah ibn 'Amr ibn al-'As^[16], a scientist^[29], 0616–0684^[30], specialised in science of hadith^[31] and Muhammad ibn Amr ibn al-'As^[17], a poet^[32]. 'Amr ibn al-'As's religion is recorded as Islam^[21].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include 664^[4], 663^[10], and 662^[11]. 'Amr ibn al-'As died in Al-Fustat^[3].

Works and Contributions

Things named for 'Amr ibn al-'As include Mosque of Amr ibn al-As^[33], a mosque^[34], in Egypt^[35] and Amr Ibn al-Aas Mosque (Damietta)^[36], a mosque^[37], in Egypt^[38].

Why It Matters

'Amr ibn al-'As has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[9] 'Amr ibn al-'As is known by 45 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[39]

Entities named for 'Amr ibn al-'As include Mosque of Amr ibn al-As^[33], a mosque^[34], in Egypt^[35] and Amr Ibn al-Aas Mosque (Damietta)^[36], a mosque^[37], in Egypt^[38].

FAQs

Where was 'Amr ibn al-'As born?

'Amr ibn al-'As was born in Mecca^[2].

Where did 'Amr ibn al-'As die?

'Amr ibn al-'As died in Al-Fustat^[3].

Who were 'Amr ibn al-'As's parents?

'Amr ibn al-'As's father was Al-'As ibn Wa'il^[12]. 'Amr ibn al-'As's mother was Salma bint Harmalah^[13].

Who was 'Amr ibn al-'As married to?

'Amr ibn al-'As's spouses include Umm Kulthum bint Uqba^[14] and Rayta bint Munabbih^[15].

What did 'Amr ibn al-'As do for work?

'Amr ibn al-'As worked as military leader^[5], diplomat^[6], politician^[7], and merchant^[8].