Al-Muqawqis, Governor · Ruler of Egypt

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RulerGovernor · Ruler of Egypt

Al-Muqawqisالمقوقس

Approximate dateAlexandria

The ruler of Egypt who answered the Prophet's ﷺ letter politely and sent gifts, including Mariyah.

He received the Prophet's ﷺ letter, wrote a courteous reply and sent gifts: two Coptic women, Mariyah and Sirin, a mule and cloth. He did not accept Islam. Egypt was won by Amr ibn al-As in the 640s.

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