Islamic History of Khalifa Uthman bin Affan

54. Assessment

>> Distinctions of Uthman

>> Unique distinction

>> The first Umayyads

>> Tidings of paradise

>> Resemblance to Abraham and the Holy Prophet

>> Embellishment of mosques and the Holy Ka'aba

>> Khyber campaign

>> Baiyat-ur-Ridwan

>> Uniform text of the Holy Quran

>> The first to learn the Holy Quran by heart

>> The first to divorce non-Muslim wives

>> The first to migrate

>> The first to command the first call to prayer

>> Pronouncement of the Takbir

>> Eid prayer

>> Lifetime of his mother

>> Meals during the Ramadan

>> Stipends for the Muadhdhins

>> Ban on the flying of pigeons

>> Naval action

>> Occupation of Persia

>> Longest rule

>> The richest Caliph

>> Purchase of land in conquered territories

>> Enclosing of pastures

>> Liberation of slaves

>> The first Caliph to be assassinated

>> Immunity from judgment

Assessment