He was not as prominent as his brothers Ja'far and al-Fadl, but was well known for his bravery in battle. He served as governor of Syria in 792, to suppress the Qays–Yaman conflict in the province.
Though less well-known than his brothers Ja'far and al-Fadl, he was renowned for his bravery during battles. In 792, he held the position of governor in Syria with the goal of suppressing the Qays–Yaman conflict in the region.