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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.
Utman (R.A.) was Hafiz of Quran (memorization of Quran) and he read Quran all the time. Uthman (R.A.) recited the entire Quran back to Prophet Mohammad (S.A.W.) before he died. His Migration to Medinah: Uthman (R.A.) and his wife, Ruqayya (R.A.), were among the Muslims to migrate to Medinah.
Jun 13, 2024 · ʿUthmān ibn ʿAffān (died June 17, 656, Medina, Arabian Peninsula) was the 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 Qurʾān. ʿUthmān is critically important in Islamic history because his death marked the beginning of open ...
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. 644-656 CE) of the Rashidun Caliphate (632-661 CE).
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.
Apr 15, 2024 · Uthman transitioned from a successful merchant to a devout follower of Islam. His story shows the power of divine guidance and the legacy of choosing faith over worldly gains. Discover more about the rich tapestry of Islamic history and the figures who shaped its course.
Hazrat ‘Uthman (ra) embraced Islam through the preaching of his close friend, Hazrat Abu Bakr. He was the forth person to embrace Islam, but he faced much hardships as his uncle started persecuting him.
Jan 13, 2022 · Uthman was a pious man who loved and trusted God completely. Thus his first action as leader was to assure the people that he would guide them according to the way of the Prophet and Caliphs Abu Bakr and Omar ibn Al Khattab. Uthman was turning 70 when he became leader of the Muslims.
Uthman ibn Affan (Arabic: عثمان بن عفان) (c. 574 – 656 C.E.) was the third Caliph of the Ummah (community or nation of Islam), and is regarded by the majority Sunni Muslims as one of the "Four Righteously Guided Caliphs." He governed from 644 until 656. Sunnis hold Uthman in high regard.
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.
