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The end of the fitnat of Dajjal at the hand of Imam Mansur (SA) had brought about peace and progress throughout the Fatimi Empire in North Africa. His illustrious son and successor, Imam Moiz (SA) ascended the arsh of Imamat upon the wafat of Imam Mansur (SA). From a very young age, it was evident to all that Moiz(SA) was destined to be an exceptional ruler, who would take the glory of the Fatemi Empire to even greater heights. Learning, arts and architecture flourished during his eminent reign. Indeed it was the golden era of the Fatemiyyeen.
The days of his Imamat are noted for the extension of the Fatimi state from Maghrib to Mashriq, Egypt and Syria. The Fatimi Naval fleet was beyond compare, and a force to be reckoned with.
Qaid Johar was a trusted general in the khidmet of Imam Moiz (SA). He was the commander of the armed forces, and under his able leadership all the lands westward from the Fatemi Empire were conquered one by one, many without a drop of bloodshed, for all were awed by the splendor of the Fatimi army. Qaid Johar triumphantly reached all the way to the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, from where he caught a fish and sent it to the Imam to symbolize the successful culmination of his mission. The Fatimi Empire was now restored to its former glory; the havoc wreaked by Dajjal was finally undone.
At the time, Misr was ruled by the Ikhshidid dynasty. A Vazir named Kafur was the custodian of two young princes of the clan and governed on their behalf. The Princes passed away and Kafur became the head of state. He was a follower of Imam Moiz(SA), and he began to lay the groundwork for the fateh of Misr. He communicated regularly with Moiz Imam (SA), and upon his direction began construction of the Imam's qasr upon a site designated by Moiz (AS) himself.
Misr was in the hands of Ikhshidid descendants. The rulers were weak, and the forces of the Christians from Europe posed a significant threat to the country. The time was right for Imam Moiz (SA) to conquer Misr, for the protection of Islam and Muslimeen.
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