Governors and Administrators in Islamic History
Who had been appointed as governor of Yemen with the responsibility of collecting Zakat by the Holy Prophet ?
Overview
Hazrat Maaz bin Jabal was appointed as the governor of Yemen with the responsibility of collecting Zakat by the Holy Prophet.
Maaz ibn Jabal was a sahabi of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and was called by Muhammad "the one who will lead the scholars into Paradise."
He was born in 605 AD in Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia, and died in 639 AD in North Shuna, Jordan.
Maaz ibn Jabal played a significant role in the early Islamic community and was known for his knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence and his ability to interpret Islamic teachings.
Explanation
Muʿādh ibn Jabal was a sahabi of the Islamic prophet Muhammad.
He was called by Muhammad "the one who will lead the scholars into Paradise."
Born: 605 AD, Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia
Died: 639 AD, North Shuna, Jordan