'Amr

Amr ibn al-As (RA) — this entry 'Amr' primarily refers to the famous companion and general Amr ibn al-As al-Sahmi al-Qurashi, though the name was common among multiple narrators. Amr ibn al-As was one of the most brilliant military minds of early Islam: he embraced Islam in 8 AH, shortly before the conquest of Mecca, and was immediately entrusted by the Prophet ﷺ with military and diplomatic missions. He led the conquest of Egypt in 19–20 AH under Caliph Umar (RA). He narrated approximately 39 hadiths. He was known for his sharp intellect, strategic thinking, and, in his later years, deep personal piety. He reportedly said on his deathbed that he had passed through three states: unbelief, Islam without full sincerity, and finally true sincere submission to Allah. He passed away in Egypt around 42–43 AH as its governor.