The Stance of the Ahlus Sunnah
December 11, 2020Foreword
February 26, 2021Sayyidina Amr ibn al As radiya Llahu ‘anhu, the great sage, renowned for his outstanding wisdom, high intellect, and far-sightedness. The sincere believer with a submissive heart―as attested to by Rasulullah salla Llahu ‘alayhi wa sallam. He is the intrepid leader and audacious commander who is unequalled. He is the just governor who conquered and ruled over Egypt, the heart of the world at the time.
This book is an exposé of misrepresentation that uproots the allegations levelled at Amr ibn al As radiya Llahu ‘anhu in an academic manner. It addresses the allegations and provides a fitting response to each.
A must read for historians, scholars, and theologians alike.
Biography of Sayyiduna ‘Amr ibn al ‘As radiya Llahu ‘anhu
By:
Walid Muhammad Salim ‘Abdul Haqq
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Preface
Discussion Two – The Fitnah that broke out between the Sahabah
Section One
A Brief Biography of the Eminent Sahabi ‘Amr ibn al ‘As radiya Llahu ‘anhu
A Brief Biography of the Eminent Sahabi ‘Amr ibn al ‘As radiya Llahu ‘anhu Continued
Section Two – Doubts cast against the eminent Sahabi Amr ibn al ‘As radiya Llahu ‘anhu
Misconceptions related to the lineage of ‘Amr ibn al ‘As
Misconception 1: The verses of Surah al Kawthar was revealed about his father
Misconception 2: What has been said regarding his mother in that she was a harlot
Misconceptions related to his integrity
Misconception 1 – Characterising him as treacherous
Misconception 3 – The fortune he left behind after his death
Misconceptions related to his relationship with Rasulullah salla Llahu ‘alayhi wa sallam
Misconception 2 – Rasulullah salla Llahu ‘alayhi wa sallam prayed against him
Misconceptions related to his relationship with the Sahabah
Misconception 1 – Inciting the murder of ‘Uthman
Misconception 2 – Being partial to the camp of Muawiyah in hopes of materialistic gain
Misconception 4 – His killing and burning Muhammad ibn Abi Bakr
Misconceptions relating to his conquest of Egypt, his governance, his relation with its people, and more specifically the Copts
Misconception 1 – Seizing the wealth of the Copts and humiliating them
Misconception 3 – ‘Amr ibn al ‘As burnt the library of Alexandria
Misconception 4 – Refraining from demolishing the Sphinx of Giza and the pyramids
Conclusions
Advices
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