Abu-Musa Ashaari
companion of the prophet Muhammad; governor of Basra and Kufa
Years: 600 - 672
Abu-Musa Abd-Allah ibn Qays al-Ash'ari, better known as Abu Musa al-Ashari (d.ca.
662 or 672) is a companion of the prophet Muhammad and important figure in early Islamic history.
He is at various times governor of Basra and Kufa and was involved in the early Muslim conquests of Persia.
