1 CONTEXT
Introduction
The Challenge of ‘Uthman
The Challenge of the Sources
‘Uthman’s World
The World ‘Uthman Made and that Made ‘Uthman
Conclusion
2 COMPANION
Introduction
The Man
Precedence in Islam (Sabiqa)
Generosity
Muhammad and the Rashidun Caliphs
Conclusion
3 CONSULTATION
Introduction
Defense of the Shura
Deliberations
Decision
Debates
‘Uthman’s First Acts
Conclusion
4 CONQUESTS
Introduction
Problem of the Sources
North Africa
Mediterranean Sea
Iran
Northern Iran and the Caucasus
The Iranian Plateau
Armenia
Mediterranean Sea
Conclusion
5 CRISIS
Introduction
Complaints
Rebellion
Regicide
Aftermath
Conclusion
6 CONSEQUENCES
Introduction
Martyr
Unity of the Community
Conclusion
7 CONTESTED CONTINUITY
Introduction
Companion
Consultation
Caliphate
Crisis
Conclusion
Selected Bibliography
Index
The life and legacy of the controversial caliph who consolidated the text of the Qur’an and expanded the borders of Islam
Heather Keaney is Associate Professor of History at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. She teaches, researches and writes on various religio-political debates in the medieval and modern Middle East. She is the author of Medieval Islamic Historiography.
‘Keaney’s book offers as balanced a view of ‘Uthman’s life,
character and policies as one could hope for… She skilfully traces
how the controversies that first arose with ‘Uthman in the seventh
century were spun out in later centuries by various Islamic
thinkers, right up to the twenty-first century and the “Arab
Spring.” Clearly and engagingly written throughout, it is an
outstanding introduction to Islam’s nagging sectarian divisions and
political thought.’
*Fred M. Donner, Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Near Eastern History,
University of Chicago*
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