Caliphate of Hz.Uthman Flashcards
what were the causes of revolt against Uthman R.A? 5 marks
-he was aged and empire was too vast
-Uthman was a very gentle and soft-hearted person.
-rivalry between the Arab and non-Arabs in newly conquered lands.
-Made his cousin Marwan bin Hakam very authoritative despite him not having a good reputation.
-Abdullah bin Saba, a Yemenite Jew outwardly accepted Islam and created dissension among Banu Hashim and Banu Umayyah.
Name the old and new governors in Kufa, Basra, Egypt and Syria, along with why they were changed.
Kufa:
Saad bin Abi Waqas to Waleed bin Uqba (improper control on state)
Basra:
Abu Musa Ashari to Abdullah bin Aamir (people were complaining about him)
Egypt: Amr bin Aas to Abduallah bin Saad (collection of tax was inefficient)
Syria:
Muawiya was appointed by Umar R.A
What were the charges against Hz.Uthman?
-Appointed close relatives as governors.
-Too lenient and did not keep check on the governors.
-Accused of spending a lavish life and spending money from the Bait-ul-Maal.
-Burnt copies of the Quran.
Expelled Abu Dharr Ghifari
-Reserved large land near Jannat-ul-Baqi for his own camels.
-Offered full prayer during Hajj, against the Prophet’s practice.
Who was Abdullah bin Saba?
A Yemenite Jew who outwardly accepted Islam and created dissension among Banu Hashim and Banu Umayyah.
What did Abdullah bin Saba do leading up to the assassination?
travelled along the empire, asking people to join him against Uthman. Many people joined, and laid siege on his house. forged
