Abu Ahmad Ṭalḥa ibn Jaʿfar ibn Muḥammad ibn Hārūn al-Muwaffaq bi'Llah, known as Al-Muwaffaq Billah, was born on the first of July in the year eight hundred forty-two. As an Abbasid prince and military leader, he played a pivotal role in the history of the Abbasid Caliphate, particularly during the reign of his brother, Caliph al-Mu'tamid.
Al-Muwaffaq's tenure as the de facto regent was marked by significant challenges, including the aftermath of the decade-long turmoil known as the