'Uthman Ibn 'Affan

The life and legacy of the controversial caliph who consolidated the text of the Qur'an and expanded the borders of Islam

1 CONTEXT

Introduction

The Challenge of ‘ Uthman

The Challenge of the Sources

‘ Uthman’ s World

The World ‘ Uthman Made and that Made ‘ Uthman

Conclusion

2 COMPANION

Introduction

The Man

Precedence in Islam (Sabiqa)

Generosity

Muhammad and the Rashidun Caliphs

Conclusion

3 CONSULTATION

Introduction

Defense of the Shura

Deliberations

Decision

Debates

‘ Uthman’ s First Acts

Conclusion

4 CONQUESTS

Introduction

Problem of the Sources

North Africa

Mediterranean Sea

Iran

Northern Iran and the Caucasus

The Iranian Plateau

Armenia

Mediterranean Sea

Conclusion

5 CRISIS

Introduction

Complaints

Rebellion

Regicide

Aftermath

Conclusion

6 CONSEQUENCES

Introduction

Martyr

Unity of the Community

Conclusion

7 CONTESTED CONTINUITY

Introduction

Companion

Consultation

Caliphate

Crisis

Conclusion

Selected Bibliography

Index