Uthman ibn Affan
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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- Died
- 656
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30 sectionsContents
- 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
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.
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.