Maslama , one of Muhammad 's companions , was appointed by the first Umayyad caliph Muawiyah I to the position of governor of Egypt and Ifriqiya .
He was originally a slave of Maslama ibn Mukhallad , a member of the Ansar , who gave him his freedom .
member , one of Muhammad 's companions , was appointed by the first Umayyad caliph Muawiyah I to the position of governor of Egypt and Ifriqiya .
He was originally a slave of Maslama ibn Mukhallad , a member of the Ansar , who gave him his freedom .