Uthman ibn Affan facts for kids
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| Full Name | ʻUthmān ibn ʻAffān (عثمان بن عفان) |
| Reign | 11 November 644 – 17 July 656 |
| Born | c. 583 |
| Birthplace | Taif, Arabia |
| Died | 17 July 656 (aged 72-73) |
| Deathplace | Medina, Arabia |
| Place of Burial | Jannat al-Baqi, Madinah |
| Predecessor | Umar |
| Successor | Ali |
| Father | Affan ibn Abu al-As |
| Mother | Urwa bint Kariz |
| Sister(s) | Amna |
| Spouse(s) | • Ruqayyah • Umm Kulthum |
| Son(s) | • Amro (عمرو) • Umar (عمر) • Khalid (خالد) • Aban (أبان) • Abdullah Al-Asghar (عبد الله الأصغر) • Al-Walid (الوليد) • Saeed (سعيد) • Abdulmalik (عبدالملك) |
| Daughter(s) | • Maryam (مريم) • Umm Uthman (أم عثمان) • Ayesha (عائشة) • Umm Amr (أم عمرو) • Umm Aban Al-Kabri (أم أبان الکبرى) • Aurvi (أروى) • Umm Khalid (أم خالد) • Umm Aban Al-Sagri (أم أبان الصغرى) |
| Other Titles | • Al Ghani الغنى ("The Generous") • Zun Noorain ("Possessor of Two Lights") |
Uthman ibn Affan (Arabic: عثمان بن عفان) was a very important leader in early Islamic history. He was the third caliph, which means he was a successor to the Prophet Muhammad and a leader of the Muslim community. He is considered one of the four "Righteous Caliphs" in Sunni Islam. Uthman came from a respected family called Ummayyah, part of the Quraish tribe in Makkah. He was one of the few people at that time who could read and write. As he grew up, he became a successful cloth merchant and became very wealthy.
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Life and Leadership
Uthman was born around the year 583. He became the leader of the Muslim Empire for 12 years, from 644 to 656. During his time as caliph, the Muslim Empire grew a lot. He led the conquest of new lands like Khurasan and regions to the west of the Arabian Peninsula.
Unifying the Quran
One of Uthman's most important achievements was bringing all Muslims together with one official version of the Quran. Before this, there were different copies, and he wanted to make sure everyone had the same holy book. This helped keep the Muslim community united.
His Special Title
Uthman was known for marrying two of Prophet Muhammad's daughters, Ruqayyah and Umm Kulthum. He married them at different times, after each one passed away. Because of this, he was given the special title Dhu al-Nurayn, which means "Possessor of Two Lights."
Early Migrations
Uthman was also part of two important migrations in early Islamic history. First, he migrated with other Muslims to Ethiopia to escape persecution. Later, he joined the migration to Medina, which was a major turning point for the Muslim community.
Death
Uthman was killed in his home on Friday, July 17, 656. He was reading the Qur'an when he was attacked. He was about 72 or 73 years old when he died.
Images for kids
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The coins are of Persian origin and have an image of the last Persian emperor. Muslims added the sentence Bismillah to it.
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The Rashidun Caliphate at its peak under Uthman (654).
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Uthman's tomb after it was demolished by the Saudi regime.
See also
In Spanish: Uthmán ibn Affán para niños
