Why did 'Amr ibn al-'As not demolish the pyramids when he conquered Egypt?
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Question:
May Allah reward you. This questioner says: When 'Amr ibn al-'As conquered Egypt, he did not demolish the pyramids. Was that because he was unable to do so, or why?
Answer:
Worship, my brother? No, it is not worship. These are the tombs of the Pharaohs; they are not objects of worship. Yes.
May Allah reward you. This questioner says: When 'Amr ibn al-'As conquered Egypt, he did not demolish the pyramids. Was that because he was unable to do so, or why?
Answer:
Worship, my brother? No, it is not worship. These are the tombs of the Pharaohs; they are not objects of worship. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3436/3065] لماذا لم يهدم عمرو بن العاص الأهرامات لمَّا فتح مصر؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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