Hazrat Salman Farsi — Page 64
Conquest and Gover- nance of Madain For a year after the conquest of Madain, that city remained the capital of Iraq. However, the climate in Madain did not suit the Muslims, who were becoming weak. So, Hazrat Umarra ordered Huzaifa bin al-Yamaan ra and me to find a place with a more suitable climate and ample food for the animals. After searching, we found a suitable place and established a new city for the Islamic army to reside in, which was named Kufa. I was performing my duties to the best of my ability when the Khalifah of the time entrusted me with another great responsibility. Hazrat Umarra appointed me as the governor of 64