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title: "12 Facts About Uthman Ibn Affan (RA) You Need To Know"
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updated: "2019-02-26"
description: "Uthman Ibn Affan (RA) was the Caliph of Islam alongside, Umer (RA), Abu Bakar (RA) and Ali (RA). He is one of the greatest companions of Muhammad (PBUH)"
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# 12 Facts About Uthman Ibn Affan (RA) You Need To Know

Source: https://theislamicinformation.com/blogs/facts-uthman-ibn-affan-ra/
Updated: 2019-02-26

Uthman Ibn Affan (RA) was the third Caliph of Islam alongside, Umer (RA), [Abu Bakar](https://theislamicinformation.com/4-important-incidents-abu-bakr-ra/) (RA) and [Ali](https://theislamicinformation.com/sayings-quotes-ali-ibn-abi-talib-ra/) (RA). He was calm, gentle and very warmhearted. Uthman (RA) is one of the greatest companions of Muhammad (PBUH).

## **1. Uthman (RA) was known as Faithful (Ghani). His reign was approximately around 12 years.**

## 2. His reign was consisted of 12 years, in his reign, starting 6 years were peaceful the rest 6 years faced conflicts due to inheritance problems.

## **3.** **Uthman (RA) kind, generous and shy man.**

## **4. Uthman Ibn Affan** **was** **7 years younger than Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).**

## **5. Uthman Ibn Affan** **(RA) belonged to the tribe called "Quraysh Tribe" and Uthman (RA) was their "GOLDEN CHILD"**

## **6. He (RA) was able to read and write because at his time there were very few people who can read and write.**

## **7. Abu Bakar (RA)** **converted and introduced Uthman (RA) to Islam.**

## **8.** **Uthman (RA) married the daughter of Muhammad (PBUH), Ruqayah (RA). Before that,** **Ruqayah (RA) was married to Abu Lahab's son Otaiba. After the death of Ruqayah (RA) Our Beloved Prophet S.A.W.S. gave His another Daughter to Uthman (RA).**

## **9. He faced a lot of stress and torture but he did not leave Islam.**

## **10. On Fridays, It was** **Uthman (RA)'s routine to buy Slaves and then set them free.**

## 11. He also served as a guard to protect the codex and manuscripts of Quran.

## **12. He was martyred by his rebels in 35 AH, when he was reciting Quran in his House. He was 84 years old.**