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Uthman

British  
/ ˈuːθmɑːn /

noun

  1. died 656 ad , third caliph of Islam, who established an authoritative version of the Koran

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The Shia believe Ali, who finally succeeded Uthman to become the leader of the Muslim community in 656, was the first legitimate imam, the title they give their spiritual leader rather than “caliph.”

From Textbooks • Dec. 14, 2022

His administration approved Mr Paracha's release last year, along with that of another Pakistani national, 55-year-old Abdul Rabbani, and Yemen native Uthman Abdul al-Rahim Uthman, 41.

From BBC • Oct. 29, 2022

She picked out a name, Uthman, made him clothes and furniture.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 16, 2022

I spotted Mahmoud Uthman writing down how many rounds would be allotted to each position.

From The New Yorker • Jan. 29, 2017

He sent to claim the keys of the Temple from Uthman ibn Talha who, after having in a fit of fury locked the gates, took the keys away with him to his house.

From The Life of Mohammad The Prophet of Allah by Dinet, Etienne