3 nov 644 anni - Election of Uthman (RA)

Descrizione:

- Before the death of ‘Umar he had appointed a panel of six men to choose a caliph from amongst them and then their choice was to be confirmed through bay’a by the Muslim population.
- The panel, which was instructed to make the choice in three days included ‘Uthman, ‘Ali, Sa’d bin Abi Waqas, Talha, Zubayr and Abdul Rahman bin ‘Auf.
- Umar’s choice was Abdul Rahman but he was not willing to shoulder the responsibility.
- Talha was not in Medina so the choice was now restricted to the remaining four.
- Despite long meetings the panel could not arrive at a decision, Abdur Rahman than withdrew his name and it was decided that he would make the final decision regarding the selection.
- ‘Uthman and ‘Ali proposed each other’s name whereas Zubayr and Sa’d put forward ‘Uthmans name.
- He asked the opinion of other prominent men as well and came to the conclusion that the majority favoured Uthman.
- After more consultation Abdur Rahman gave his decision in favour of ‘Uthman and was the first to take bay’a on his hand and was followed by all the other Muslims in the mosque.
- He became the 3rd Caliph on the 4th of Muharram 24 AH.

Aggiunto al nastro di tempo:

Data:

Immagini: