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Uthman

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  • Period: 574 to 574

    Uthman was Born

    The exact date of Uthman's birth is unknown. However, we do know that he was born in 574. He was born in a Quraish tribe in Mecca.
  • Period: Jan 1, 610 to Dec 31, 610

    Converted to Islam

    At some point during 610 A.D., Uthman converted to Islam.
  • Period: Jan 1, 644 to Dec 31, 656

    Uthman's Ruling Years

    From 644 - 656 was when Uthman was in charge and he was the third caliph. Uthman was the caliph for 12 years until he died.
  • Period: Jan 1, 644 to Dec 31, 656

    Migration

    During Uthman's rule, some people migrated to Abyssinina and Medina.
  • Period: Jan 1, 644 to Dec 31, 656

    Islam Empire Expands

    During Uthman's rule of Islam, the empire expands. All of Iran, most of North Africa, the Caucuses, and Cyprus were added to the Islamic Empire.
  • Period: Jan 1, 650 to Dec 31, 650

    Muslim to China

    During 650 A.D., Uthman sent the first official Muslim envoy to China.
  • Period: Jan 1, 651 to Dec 31, 651

    Chang'an

    Arrived in the Tang capital, Chang'an in 651 A.D.
  • Period: Jan 1, 653 to Dec 31, 653

    Qu'ran

    Uthman compiled the Qu'ran and he was one of the first men to memorize the Qu'ran. The text from 653 A.D., is still in the Qu'ran that Muslims use today. All Muslims used the Qu'ran and there was a law that the Qu'ran can't tuoch the ground. The Qu'ran was Islam's holy book.
  • Period: Jan 1, 656 to Dec 31, 656

    Uthman's Death

    During 656 A.D., Uthman died. He was burried in Medina. He had a few wives. Two of his wive's were Ruqayya and Kultum who were Muhammad's daughters. His Son was Amr ibn Uthman and his daughter was Aisha bint Uthman. Uthman died because he was assassinated.
  • Period: Jan 1, 657 to Dec 31, 657

    Civil War Started

    After Uthman's death, a Civil War was started. Many people ended up injured and some people died.