he was dedicated and Muhammad liked that about him when Muhammad was alive.
Answer B (shia view)
he claimed Abubakr left a will letter and appointed him as Caliph. but there are some references saying Uthman himself wrote that letter and when Abubakr died Uthman used his stamp to attribute that letter to Abubakr. Anyway he was not selected by God or prophet or people or any meeting or shura. and he was selected by Abubakr.
Caliph uthman. Destroyed all variants of their holy book
Caliph uthman. Destroyed all variants of their holy book
Uthman ibn Affan, the third caliph of Islam, was known for his generosity, humility, and piety. He was also described as a compassionate and gentle leader who valued harmony and unity among the Muslim community. Uthman was known for his kindness and dedication to spreading the message of Islam peacefully.
The caliph,Uthman,organized the navy.
He was the third Caliph after Muhammad's death, and was killed by the Umayyads.
SUNNI ISLAM believed that any Muslim could become Caliph if he was a good community leader; heredity was not terribly important.
He had four daughters. 1. Zaynab, who married her cousin, Abu Al-Aas ibn Al-Rabi. 2. Ruqayya, who was the third wife of Caliph Uthman. 3. Umm Kulthum, who was the fourth wife of Caliph Uthman. 4. Fatima, the first wife of Caliph Ali.
In 656, the third caliph of Islam, Uthman ibn Affan, was murdered by rebels in Medina. His assassination was a significant event that contributed to the First Fitna, a period of civil strife within the Islamic community. Uthman's rule had been marked by controversy and dissent, particularly regarding his nepotism and governance. His death ultimately led to the rise of Ali ibn Abi Talib as the fourth caliph.
The third Caliph Uthman Ibn Affan.
The first Caliph was Abu Bakr Assidik.
Quran exist in Arabic language. This was the language of Mohammed and people in Mecca. Islam prophet Mohammed claimed that Quran was revealed to him over 23 years by a spirit. These revelations were collected by the next caliph Uthman after the death of Mohammed and called it Quran. The variants of these revelation that were found with other people were ordered by Uthman to be burned to make a single Quran.
Quran exist in Arabic language. This was the language of Mohammed and people in Mecca. Islam prophet Mohammed claimed that Quran was revealed to him over 23 years by a spirit. These revelations were collected by the next caliph Uthman after the death of Mohammed and called it Quran. The variants of these revelation that were found with other people were ordered by Uthman to be burned to make a single Quran.