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Othman ibn Affan the third Caliph

OTHMAN IBN AFFAN THE THIRD CALIPH

Introduction

In the Name of Allah, the Most Gracious, The Most Merciful

Introduction of Interpreter

Othman: Man of leniency and tolerance

Othman Ibn Aff an, , for whom may Allah’s good pleasure is prayed, is the third orthodox caliph known as «Zu- al- Nourain». He was the son- in- law of the Messenger of Allah, (to whom may Allah’s Blessings and peace be granted), and he was described by him as «a shy man from whom angels feel shy».

Othman had many favours in Islam. Most important favour was the equipping of al- O’sra Army. Allah, Be He exalted, said: «Who followed him in the hour of O’sra (Distress)».

The Messenger of Allah, (to whom may Allah’s Blessings and peace be granted), accepted Othman’s great aid to al- O’sra Army. He said: «Nothing will harm Othman after today».

And He added: «He who equipped al- O’sra army will be one of the inhabitants of Paradise».

Othman was known for his generosity and piety. He bought the Romat well from a Jewish and offered it as a public utility for Moslems. He also was known for offering financial aid to Moslems. He, moreover; was the first to pay for Mu’azens (callers for prayer), the first to address Moslems at religious sermons before the prayers of al- Id (feast); the first to authorize people to allocate alms on their money; the first to be appointed as caliph at his mother’s life, the first to appoint chief constable; the first to immigrate with his faµtlly, etc …

In fact, Othman’s favours are uncountable. His caliphate lasted for eleven years from 24 – 35 Hijra during which very significant events took place.