جيش العبادلة | الشرح.

Uthman bin Affan called for jihad, assembling an army of ten thousand, known as the Army of the Abdallahs due to many members named Abdullah. He tasked Abdullah bin Saad with conquering Tunisia, providing resources and support. The army was warmly received in Egypt, growing to seventy thousand. Uqba and Berber leaders joined, warning of the tyrant King Jirjir. Uqba advised focusing on areas under Jirjir's control to avoid Roman attacks, suggesting Sbeitla as the target, Jirjir's base of tyranny.

What was the primary reason for naming the army 'Army of the Abdallahs'?

• It consisted of many soldiers named Abdullah.

• It was a tribute to a famous Abdullah.

• It was led by a person named Abdullah.

• It was a common name for armies at the time.

How did the people of Egypt react to the arrival of the army?

• They resisted the army's presence.

• They welcomed the army warmly.

• They fled the area in fear.

• They were indifferent to the army.

What was the estimated number of fighters after the army reached Egypt?

• One hundred thousand

• Fifty thousand

• Ten thousand

• Seventy thousand

Who was the tyrant king that the army was preparing to battle?

• King Constantine

• King Jirjir

• King Heraclius

• King Augustus

What was Uqba's strategic advice to Abdullah ibn Sa'd?

• To attack the Roman Empire directly.

• To focus on areas under King Jirjir's control.

• To retreat and avoid confrontation.

• To seek alliances with other kingdoms.