Usman Ghazi 4 season
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Usman Ghazi, also known as **Uthman ibn Affan**, was the third caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate, ruling from 644 until his assassination in 656 CE. He was a prominent companion of Prophet Muhammad and played a significant role in the early expansion of Islam.
Born into the wealthy and respected Umayyad clan in Mecca, Usman was known for his generosity and strong business acumen. He was one of the first people to embrace Islam, and his early contributions helped solidify his importance within the Muslim community. Usman was also married to two of the Prophet's daughters at different times, earning him the nickname "Dhun-Nurayn" (the possessor of two lights).
As a caliph, Usman is best known for his efforts to standardize and compile the Quran into a single, unified text, which became a monumental achievement in Islamic history. Under his leadership, the Islamic Empire expanded further into regions of North Africa, Central Asia, and the Mediterranean, though his rule also saw increasing internal dissent, particularly over allegations of nepotism and his centralization of power with the Umayyad clan.
Usman's caliphate ended with his assassination during the First Fitna (656 CE), a civil war within the Muslim community. His death marked the beginning of a period of political turmoil and conflict in early Islamic history.
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