يوسف بن عمر الثقفي(121-124)‎

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He was the governor of Kufa during the era of Hisham ibn Abd al-Malik.

His rule over Iraq was from the year one hundred and twenty-one to the year one hundred twenty-four.

He would not let anyone be known for the loyalty of Banu Hashim and the affection of the people of the household of the Messenger of God.

He was one of the most haters of the Shiites.

His general policy in Kufa was characterized by cruelty and torturing people throughout his rule over Kufa.

Yusuf bin Omar was one of the rulers who were characterized by firmness and severity.

He had a major role in the killing of Zaid bin Ali bin Al Hussein, as he encouraged him to leave Kufa, as he did not let anyone who helped Zaid to torture and kill him, as he killed many important