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Uthman ibn Affan ( Arabic: عُثْمَان بْن عَفَّان, romanized : ʿUthmān ibn ʿAffān; c. 573 or 576 – 17 June 656) was the third caliph, ruling from 644 until his assassination in 656. Uthman, a second cousin, son-in-law, and notable companion of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, played a major role in early Islamic history.
The Election of Uthman refers to the appointment of Uthman ibn Affan as the third caliph by a committee ( shura ), which was assembled by the dying caliph Umar in 23 AH (643-4 CE ).
His full name is Uthman ibn Affan bin Al-Aas bin Umayyah bin Abdul Shams bin Abd Manaf. He was born in Makkah on the sixth year of Amul-Fil (the year of the Elephant).
Jun 13, 2024 · Uthman ibn Affan, third caliph to rule after the death of the Prophet Muhammad. He centralized the administration of the caliphate and established an official version of the Quran.
May 21, 2020 · Uthman ibn Affan (l. 576/583-656 CE) was an early convert to Islam, a close friend and son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad (l. 570-632 CE), and the third caliph (r...
Jan 13, 2022 · Uthman ibn Affan was a man so loved by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) that he was called the possessor of two lights . Uthman was married to Prophet Muhammad’s daughter Ruqayyah.
Feb 1, 2019 · Uthman bin Affan, the third rightly guided caliph of Islam who took over leadership of the Muslim community after caliph Umar ibn Al-Khattab's death.
May 22, 2023 · Uthman was the third caliph of the Islamic State, following Abu Bakr. A companion of the prophet, Uthman was married to Muhammad's daughter Ruqayya and was close to him during his time in Medina, although the tradition seems to indicate he was not at the Battle of Badr.
Apr 15, 2024 · Journey through the remarkable life of Uthman ibn Affan, the influential figure who shaped the early years of Islam.
Uthman, a second cousin, son-in-law, and notable companion of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, played a major role in early Islamic history. During his reign as caliph, he was known for ordering the official compilation of the standardized version of the Quran that is still being used today.
