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When and where was Othman ibn Afan born?
Othman was born in 577 CE, in Makkah.
What was Othman’s contribution to Islam?
Othman was one of the earliest reverts of Islam.
How was Othman a charitable Muslim?
Othman spent much of his wealth on Muslims.
How close was Othman to prophet Mohammad?
He was always a close companion to the prophet.
How was Othman socially related to the prophet?
Othman married two of the prophet’s daughters.
What were the names of Othman’s two wives?
Othman’s wives were Ruqqaya and Umm Kulthum.
When did Othman marry Ruqqaya bint Mohammad?
Othman married Ruqqaya after Umm Kulthum died.
Why was Othman given the title of Dhun-Noorayn?
Because he married two of the prophet’s daughters.
How did Othman ibn Affan physically look?
Othman ibn Afan was elegant and handsome.
What characterized Uthman ibn Affan?
Uthman among few people could read and write.
What emigrations did Othman take part in?
Uthman emigrated to Ethiopia twice and to Madinah.
When did Uthman’s wife Umm Kulthum die?
Umm Kulthum died while he was fighting in Tabuk.
What was special about Uthman ibn Affan?
Uthman was a paradise-promised Sahabi.
Where did Islam spread during Uthman’s caliphate?
To Armenia, Caucasia, Khurasan, Kirman, Sijistan, Cyprus and much of North Africa.
How was the first half of Uthman’s caliphate?
Uthman’s first part of reign was peaceful and stable.
What happened to Uthman’s caliphate later on?
Revolution against Othman began in Iraq and Iran.
How were the Muslims politically at that time?
Civil war arose and Muslims’ unity was shattered.
What was Uthman’s role in that political crisis?
Othman was innocent in all that crisis though.
What politically significant action did Uthman take?
Uthman made official copies of the Holy Quran.
How many copies did Othman ibn Affan make?
Othman had eight copies made & one for himself.
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