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”.