Kafur Al-Ikhshidid (946-968 AD) or Abu Al-Misk Kafur, is one of the rulers of the Ikhshidid state. In the year 966, Kafur became loyal to the Abbasids over Egypt, where he ruled, then he developed into the Levant, a rule that lasted for 23 years. He is credited with the survival of the Ikhshidid state in Egypt.

Camphor came to Egypt with the slaves brought there from Sudan or Nubia, who were sold in its markets, when he was between the ages of ten and fourteen. Merchants exchanged him from owner to owner until Mahmoud bin Wahb bin Abbas bought him. He was working as a writer. Abu Al-Misk was proficient in reading and writing under the supervision of his owner.

Abu Al-Misk had great intelligence, which was noticed by Muhammad ibn Tughj, one of the commanders at that time. He bought him, released him, and joined him in the Ikhshidid army. The situation changed, and overnight, Kafur became an officer in the army. He sent him as a military commander to Syria in the year 945, and after that he was a commander of several campaigns in the Hijaz. He joined diplomacy between the Caliph in Baghdad and the Ikhshidid princes.

Muhammad ibn Tughj died in the year 946 AD, and was buried in Jerusalem. Kafur al-Ikhshidi was appointed governor of Egypt. He had great popularity and a beloved personality among the various circles in Egypt, including the clergy, science, art, and literature. He used to distribute gifts to them in abundance until his popularity became great.

Camphor al-Ikhshidid died in 968 AD, after serving the Ikhshidid state for nearly 21 years. He proved to them his worth, strength, and loyalty to the state, as the Ikhshidid state’s possessions increased and expanded. In addition to that, he was concerned with meeting the needs of the people in Egypt. He also changed everyone’s view of slaves and was able to To live among the Egyptians and gain their trust. Abu al-Misk Kafur al-Ikhshidi died in Egypt and was buried in Palestine.