What was Mu'awiya considered as in the life of Prophet Muhammad?
Early companion
Late follower
Simultaneous follower
He never knew Muhammad
Answer
Mu'awiya was a late follower of Prophet Muhammad, meaning that he converted to Islam after the Prophet's death. He was a powerful figure in the early Islamic community, and he eventually became the first Umayyad caliph.
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