Amr ibn al-As led the Arab armies that conquered Egypt for Islam.
The Islamic Conquest of Egypt
During the reign of Umar, the second caliph of the Arabs, a significant event unfolded in 639 AD: the Islamic conquest of Egypt. The Arab armies, under the leadership of the distinguished general Amr ibn al-As, successfully invaded and brought Egypt under Islamic rule.
Background: Egypt Under Byzantine Rule
At the time of the Arab invasion, Egypt was a province of the Byzantine Empire. The province was governed by a governor residing in Alexandria, which served as the capital city. The conquest marked the end of Byzantine control over Egypt and the beginning of a new era under Islamic governance.
