The Third Caliph of Islam - Uthman Bin Affan (R.A)

The Third Caliph of Islam – Uthman Bin Affan (R.A) by Abdul Basit Ahmad is an English Islamic biography published by Darussalam Publishers that tells the life story of Uthman bin Affan (R.A.), the third Caliph of Islam and one of the early believers who supported the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ with wealth, sacrifice, and sincere obedience. Uthman (R.A.) embraced Islam in its early days in Makkah, spent his resources in service of the Muslim community, and was famed for his generosity and devotion to Islam. He married Ruqayah and later Um Kulthum (R.A.), daughters of the Prophet ﷺ, earning his honourable title Dhu al-Nurayn (The Man with Two Lights). This booklet presents his faith, character, and life events in a clear, engaging narrative backed by authentic Islamic sources to inspire readers with the virtues of sacrifice, humility, and leadership. 

48 pages. 17 × 24 cm. English language. Three-color print with a readable layout.

• Highlights Uthman’s early acceptance of Islam, his generosity to the poor, and how he spent his wealth for Islam after becoming Muslim.

• Explains his unique honour as Dhu al-Nurayn through marriage to the Prophet’s ﷺ daughters, showing deep personal connection with the Prophet ﷺ.

• Presents moral lessons on devotion, humility, and sacrifice, making it suitable for both young readers and adults who want to learn from authentic Islamic role models. 

Best simple English biography for understanding the life and virtues of Uthman bin Affan (R.A.), the third Caliph of Islam. Perfect for students, dawah learners, mosque libraries, and anyone seeking authentic historical Islamic biography.