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What family was Abdullah ibn Amr born into?
Abdullah ibn Amr was born into a good family.
Where was Abdullah ibn Amr ibn al-Aas born?
Abdullah ibn Amr ibn al-Aas was born in Makkah.
What did Abdullah's family enjoy before Islam?
Abdullah’s family enjoyed power before Islam.
What role did Abdullah's family play before Islam?
They played an important role in the affair of Makkah.
Who was the grandfather of Abdullah ibn Amr?
Al-Aas ibn Wael, was an Arab master and noble.
What was the job of al-Aas ibn Wael?
He had his trade caravans to Syria and Yemen.
How far was al-Aas ibn Wael wealthy?
Al-Aas ibn Wael was extremely wealthy.
What was al-Aas like with prophet Mohammad?
Al-Aas was hostile towards prophet Mohammad.
What did al-Aas say when the prophet’s sons died?
Al-Aas said that the prophet was with no offspring.
How did Allah defend prophet Mohammad?
Allah said that Al-Aas was futile in the hereafter.
When did the prophet’s enemy, al-Aas ibn Wael die?
Al-Aas died one month after the prophet’s migration.
How old was al-Aas ibn Wael when he died?
Al-Aas was eighty-five when he died, non-Muslim.
How was Amr ibn al-Aas different from his father?
Amr ibn Al-Aas had a glorious history in Islam.
What was Amr ibn al-Aas known for before Islam?
Amr was well known for his chivalry and excellence.
What military skills did Amr ibn al-Aas enjoy?
Amr was a matchless horseman and swordsman.
How was Amr towards prophet Mohammad?
Amr was like his father hostile to the prophet.
When did Amr ibn al-Aas embrace Islam?
He embraced Islam just before the Makkah conquest.
What was Amr ibn al-Aas known for in Islam?
Amr was known for his clever leadership and tact.
What was the character of Amr ibn al-Aas like?
Amr was far-sighted, intelligent and eloquent.
Why was Amr ibn al-Aas a military genius?
He excelled in raiding, swimming and sword duels.