Biography and virtues of Uthman ibn Affan

Author's name: Jamal Qasim

His personality and era: Uthman ibn Affan, the patient Caliph, the one promised Paradise, who was killed in tragic and painful events that have long grieved the hearts of Muslims and occupied researchers and scholars, and which had the greatest impact on the history of the Islamic nation. He is (Dhu al-Nurayn), whose fragrant biography we learn about in this book, where Dr. Ali Muhammad al-Sallabi tells us the story of the life of the noble companion from his birth until his martyrdom, may God be pleased with him. In the book, we find his status in the pre-Islamic era, then his conversion to Islam, his marriage to two daughters of the Prophet, may God bless him and grant him peace, and his close association with the Prophet, may God bless him and grant him peace. We also glimpse aspects of his social life, including his wives and children, followed by a discussion of one of the important aspects, which is his economic contributions to building the state. Finally, we arrive at the hadiths of the Prophet, may God bless him and grant him peace, concerning the events of the fitna and his martyrdom, which contain a prophecy of what actually happened. This book explores the governing approach of Uthman ibn Affan (may God be pleased with him), his key characteristics, the financial and economic institutions of his time, and the conquests that took place during his reign. The final two chapters address the causes of the sedition and his assassination (may God be pleased with him), as well as the stance of the Companions (may God be pleased with them) regarding this event. It is worth noting that Dr. Muhammad al-Sallabi, in this book, presents a significant analytical and historical study of this critical period in the life of the Muslim nation, encompassing all its complex and intertwined causes and circumstances. The book does not merely recount history, but goes beyond that, searching for the underlying causes, pointing to the consequences, and ultimately drawing lessons. It is a valuable addition to the Arabic historical library, which provides readers with studies that connect the past with the present and glean valuable lessons and insights.