Uthman ibn Affan

Also known as Al Ghani, Zun Noorain, Uthman, Othman, The Autonum

Uthman ibn Affan (; 17 June 656) was the third caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate, ruling from 644 until his assassination in 656. Uthman, a second cousin, son-in-law, and senior 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, known as the Uthmanic codex, which is still used today.

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Uthman ibn Affan was the third leader of the early Islamic state (the Rashidun Caliphate) from 644 to 656 and a close companion of the prophet Muhammad. He is historically significant for ordering the creation of a standardized, official version of the Quran—called the Uthmanic codex—which remains the standard version used today.

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Key facts

Royalty.name: Uthman
Royalty.image: Ayasofya 13 (cropped).JPG
Royalty.image_size: 280
Royalty.caption: Calligraphic seal featuring Uthman's name, on display in the Hagia Sophia, Istanbul
Royalty.succession: 3rd Caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate
Royalty.reign: 6 November 644 –17 June 656
Royalty.predecessor: Umar
Royalty.successor: Ali
Royalty.birth_place: Hejaz, Arabia
Royalty.death_date: 17 June 656 (aged 80/83)(12 Dhu al-Hijjah 35AH)
Royalty.death_place: Medina, Hejaz, Rashidun Caliphate
Royalty.burial_place: Jannat al-Baqi, Medina
Royalty.father: Affan ibn Abi al-As
Royalty.mother: Arwa bint Kurayz
Royalty.religion: Islam
Royalty.issue link: Family tree of Uthman#Children and Descendants
Royalty.issue pipe: (among others)
Royalty.house: Quraysh (Banu Umayya)

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: human
Part of: companions of the Prophet
Given name: Uthman
Gender: male
Citizenship: Rashidun Caliphate
Place of birth: Mecca
Place of death: Medina
Spouse: Na'ila bint al-Farafisa
Child: Abd Allah ibn Uthman
Father: Affan ibn Abi al-'As
Mother: Arwa bint Kurayz
Occupation: politician
Position held: caliph
Languages spoken: Arabic
Religion: Islam
Conflict: Battle of the Trench
Image: The third caliph Uthman.png

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Commons category: Uthman
date of death: 0656-06-17
date of birth: 0575-00-00
place of burial: Medina
topic's main category: Category:Uthman
manner of death: shahid
name in native language: Uthman ibn Affan
cause of death: blunt trauma
described by source: New International Encyclopedia
on focus list of Wikimedia project: Wikipedia:Vital articles/Level/4
name: عثمان
relative: Uqba ibn Abi Mu'ayt

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Encyclopedic overview

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Contents

Family and early life
Companionship of Muhammad
Conversion to Islam
Migration to Abyssinia
Migration to Medina
Battles
Treaty of Hudaybiyya and the Pledge
Muhammad's last years
Role during Abu Bakr's caliphate (632–634)
Election of Uthman
Caliphate
Economic and social administration
Military expansion
Public opposition to Uthman's policies
Reasons for the opposition
Uthman's attempts to appease the dissidents
Revolt against Uthman
Rebels in Medina
Siege of Uthman
Causes of anti-Uthman revolt
Assassination
Funeral
Burial
Appearance and character
Assessment and legacy
Religious impact
References
Bibliography
Further reading
External links

Before his predecessor, Caliph Umar () died in office, he appointed a committee of trustees to elect a successor. Uthman, who was then aged 68–71 years, was elected to succeed him and became the oldest person to hold such a high position. During his reign, the Caliphate expanded further into Persia and reached as far as the provinces of Khurasan and Transoxiana in the East as well as Ifriqiya and the Iberian Peninsula in the West. Uthman instituted centralized reforms in order to create a more cohesive administrative structure and fostered rapid economic growth.

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