Muhammad ibn Abi Hudhayfa
Muhammad ibn Abi Hudhayfa (Arabic: محمد بن أبي حذيفة ) was the son of Abu Hudhayfa ibn 'Utba and Sahla bint Suhail. Since his father adopted Salim Mawla Abu Hudhayfa as his son, Muhammad ibn Abi Hudhayfa and Salim Mawla Abu Hudhayfa may be considered as adopted brothers.
Muhammad ibn Abi Hudhayfa محمد بن أبي حذيفة | |
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| Governor of Egypt | |
| In office 656–657 | |
| Monarch | Ali |
| Preceded by | Abdallah ibn Sa'd |
| Succeeded by | Qays ibn Sa'd |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Abyssinia |
| Died | 657 Fustat, Rashidun Caliphate |
| Mother | Sahla bint Suhail |
| Father | Abu Hudhayfa ibn Utba |
| Relatives | Salim Mawla ibn Abu Hudhayfa (adopted brother) |
In 656, he became the Governor of Egypt by ousting Abdallah ibn Sa'ad. He was born in Abyssinia during Muhammad's life. His father and adopted brother were both martyred in al-Yamama, after which he was raised by 'Uthman ibn 'Affan. He played part in the revolt against 'Uthman when the latter refused to appoint him as ruler for any province.
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