Muʿāwiyah ibn Abu Sufyan: Founder of a Dynasty

Muʿāwiyah ibn Sufyan  رضي الله عنه  was a skilled statesman with a incredible career spanning 40 years. Descending from a powerful political family, he ruled for 20 years as caliph - longer than any sahabah, and stabilised the empire after a turbulent civil war. He founded the Muslim navy, oversaw military expansion, and introduced strong social reforms. Yet much of his achievements are overshadowed by criticisms after the assassination of Caliph Uthman  رضي الله عنه .