Hazrat Usman Ghani (R.A)

1.   Hazrat Usman Ghani (R.A) was the Third Caliph.

2.   He was born in 573 A.C in Makkah.

3.   His name was Usman bin Affaan and his titles include “Al Ghani" (The Generous) and “Zun Noorain”

4.   He was from an intelligent, respected, and very wealthy family.

5.   His father name Affan and mother name was Arwa.

6.   Usman belonged to the Omayya branch of the Quraish.

7.   On the invitation of Hazrat Abu Bakr (R.A), He (R.A) embraced Islam.

8.   Although being extremely rich, he lived a simple life.

9.   Usman was Caliph for about twelve years

10. The Holy Prophet (S.A.W) gave two of His Daughters in Nikkah to Hazrat Usman Ghani (R.A).

11. At the age of 84, on 18zilhaj 35 Hijri, whilst reading the Quran Hazrat Usman Ghani (R.A) was martyred.

12. He is buried in the blessed graveyard of Madina Shareef, called“Janath al Baqi”.