Muhammad ibn Qasim: The 17-year-old General Who Brought Islam to South Asia

Muhammad ibn Qasim  رَحِمَهُ ٱللَّٰهُ was a legendary youth commander who helped spread Islam into the Indian subcontinent. Following the footsteps of Usama ibn Zayd  رضي الله عنه  in age and military leadership, he represented the best of youth in service to Islam. In only three years he conquered Sindh and spread justice in a far land. From conquests to diplomacy, this article examines Muhammad ibn Qasim’s political legacy.