List of Muslim military leaders

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A Muslim soldier is a Muslim who has engaged in war, or is trained in the art of war. Some of the more contemporary belong to state or national military forces and are more accurately described as soldiers. Some of the older entries may be more accurately be described as warriors, and some as militia. Entries in this chronological list are accompanied by dates of birth and death, branch of Islam, country of birth, field of study, campaigns fought in, and a short biographical description.

Muslim military leaders

This list includes notable conquerors, generals, and admirals from early Islamic history to the 21st century.


7th century

  • Ali (Ali Ibn Abi Talib) Also known as Saifullah(Lion of God), one of the first Muslims and lead many battles during the Prophet's period. First Imam and annihilated every opposition by the Quraysh and Jews. Ali is famous for his unmatched bravery and strength where he took the Castle of Khyber from Jews after every other Warrior failed to.
  • Umar ibn Al-Khattāb, 'Umar, Son of Al-Khattab', born c.583 CE – died 3 November 644 CE), was one of the most powerful and influential Muslim caliphs in history. He was a senior Sahabi of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. He succeeded Abu Bakr (632–634) as the second caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate on 23 August 634.
  • Khalid ibn al-Walid, (592–642), also known as the "Drawn Sword of God", he led the armies that conquered Palestine and Syria with a limited number of troops. He led incursions into the Byzantine and Persian empires and won. He never lost a battle, his courage and skill still inspire people to this day.[1]
  • Hamza ibn Abdul-Muttalib, (c. 566–625),also known as " Lion of God", and Muhammad (sws) gave him the title Sayyid-ush-Shuhda ("Chief of the Martyrs").
  • Abu Ubaidah ibn al-Jarrah,(583–639)also known as "Amin al Ummah",He was commander of a large section of the Rashidun Army during the time of the Rashid Caliph Umar and was on the list of Umar's appointed successors to the Caliphate.
  • 'Amr ibn al-'As, (592–664). Known as a shrewd politician and general who is most noted for leading the Muslim conquest of Egypt in 640.
  • Hussain ibn Ali(Sha'aban 4 AH – 10th Muharram 61 AH; 8 January 626 CE – 10 October 680 CE) Was The son of Ali Ibni Talib and the grandson of Muhammad who fought tyranny as he refused to pledge allegiance to Yazid. On 10 October 680 (Muharram 10, 61 AH), he and his small group of his followers and family members, who were between 72 or more, fought with a large army. Husayn and all of his men were martyred and beheaded.
  • Abbas ibn Ali- (Sha'aban 3 AH - 10th Muharram 61 AH; 8 January 626 CE – 10 October 680 CE ) The son of Ali Ibni Talib
  • Uqba bin Nafe, Raised flag of Islam in Africa
  • Musa bin Nusair, (640-716). An Umayyad governor and general in North Africa.
  • Al-Hajjaj bin Yousef, (661-714). Umayyad administrator of Iraq.
  • Muhammad bin Qasim, (695-715). An early Arab General who captured Sindh in Pakistan.
  • Nusaybah Bint k’ab Al Maziniyyah. Female fighter who fought at the Battle of Uhud with the army of Muhammad after converting to Islam.
  • al-Mukhtār ibn Abī ‘Ubaydah al-Thaqafī (born c. 622, al-Ṭaʾif, Arabia [now in Saudi Arabia]—died March 687, Kūfah, Iraq), was an early Shia Islamic revolutionary based in Kufa, Iraq who led an abortive rebellion against the Umayyad Caliphs in vengeance for the death of Husayn ibn 'Ali at the Battle of Karbala

8th century

9th century

10th century

11th century

12th century

Saladin and Guy of Lusignan after Battle of Hattin

13th century

14th century

Sultan Mehmed II's entry into Constantinople

15th century

16th century

Suleiman with army

17th century

18th century

19th century

20th century

21st century

  • Mbaye Diagne, The bravest UN observer in Rwanda, saving over 1000 people

Muslim warriors

The following Muslim warrior and soldiers, while not in significant leadership positions, are still of particular note

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See also

References

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