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Uthman ibn Affan ibn Abi al-As was the third caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate, 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. 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.

Before his predecessor, Caliph Umar ibn al-Khattab, 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 premiership, the Caliphate expanded further into Persia in 650 and reached as far as the provinces of Khorāsān in 651. Uthman instituted centralized reforms in order to create a more cohesive administrative structure and fostered rapid economic growth.

However, the last years of his reign were marked by discontent that eventually evolved into an armed revolt, leading to a siege upon his residence and ultimately culminating in his assassination.



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✵ 574 – 17. June 656
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Famous Uthman Quotes

“I have been given a responsibility and I have accepted it. Verily I am a follower (of the Sunnah and not an innovator. I promise you that in addition to following the Book of Allah (Quran) and the Sunnah of His Prophet (Muhammad), I will do three other things: following the example of those who came before me with regard to what you have agreed upon and decided, and what is decided by good people openly, and not interfering with you except when a hadd punishment is required. This world is tempting and it makes itself attractive to people, so that many people, so that many people are inclined towards it. Do not be content with this world and do not put your trust in it, for it is not trustworthy. Understand that these wordly temptations will not go away unless you ignore them.”

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History of the Prophets and Kings, Vol. 5, p. 443

“Everything has something to undermine it, and every blessing has something to diminish it. The thing that undermines this religion and diminishes this blessing is those who criticize a great deal and those who stab in the back; they show you what you want to see and they conceal that which you dislike. They are wicked like ostiches.”

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Majma' al-Amthal by al-Madai'ni, Vol. 20, p. 453

“No one conceals something in his heart, but Allah causes it to be seen on his face or in a slip of the tongue.”

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Farai'd al-Kalam li'l-Khulafa' al-Kiram, p. 269

“No one does a good deed but Allah will make it show on him.”

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Az-Zuhd by Ahmad ibn Hanbal, p. 185

“Allah has commanded rulers to be shepherds; He did not command them to be money-collectors. The attitude of the earliest leaders of this Ummah was that of shepherds, not money-collectors. Soon you will find your leaders becoming money-collectors, not shepherds. Once that happens, there will be no more modesty, trustworthiness or honesty. The best way of running the people's affairs is to examine the Muslims' situation, find out what their dues are and give them to them, and take from them what is due from them. Then go to ahl al-dhimmah and give them what is due to them and take from them what is due from them. Then confront the enemy and seek to defeat them by means of sincerity.”

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Letter to Governors of Muslim Empire of Caliphate, quoted in History of the Prophets and Kings, Vol. 5, p. 244

“Enjoin what is good and forbid what is evil. No believer should subject himself to humiliation, for I will be with the weak against the strong so long as he has been wronged, Insha'Allah”

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History of the Prophets and Kings, vol. 4, p. 414

Uthman Quotes

“O people, the first day is difficult but if I live I shall deliver a proper speech.”

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After assuming the office of Caliph, Uthman's first address was as follows, quoted in Al-ʿIqd al-Farīd, also quoted in Khalifah Uthman ibn Affan, p.34/35

“It is sufficient for you that the one who envies you is distressed at the time of your joy.”

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Majma' al-Amthal by al-Madai'ni, Vol. 20, p. 453

“Concern with this world is darkness in the heart, but concern with the Hereafter is light in the heart.”

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Al-Isti'ad li Yawm al-Mia'd, p. 9

“Things may be achieved by means of authority that cannot be achieved by means of the Quran.”

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Al-Kamil fi'l Lughat wa'-Arab, Vol. 1, p. 257

“If our hearts were truly pure, we would never have our fill of the words of your Lord.”

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Jami al-Uloon wa'l-Hikm, p. 363

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