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Title

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An Important Note

Hazrat Mirza Bashir-ud-Din Mahmud Ahmad

About the Author

Foreword

Necessity of Being Familiar with Islamic History

Importance of the Subject

Magnificent Past of Islam

First Devotees of Islam: Hazrat Uthman and Hazrat Ali

False Narrations of Non-Muslim Historians

Companions were not the Real Cause of the Disorders in Islam

Why Dissension Emerged in the Era of the Third Khalifah?

An Introduction to Hazrat Uthman

Status of Hazrat Uthman in the Eyes of the Holy Prophet

What Gave Rise to the Conflict?

Four Reasons for Conflict

The Islamic Khilafat was a Religious Administration

Thinking Ill of the Companions is Without Reason

Why did Conflict Arise in the Era of Hazrat Uthman?

Appointment of Abu Musa Al-Ashari as the Governor of Kufah

Conspiracies of the Rebels Exposed

Obedience to the Ruler of the Time is Necessary

Another Conspiracy of the Mischief-Makers

The Conspiracy Exposed

Hazrat Uthman Summons the Mischief-Makers

Hazrat Uthman Clears Himself of All Charges

Hazrat Uthman Shows Mercy Towards the Mischief-Makers

Another Grave Conspiracy by the Mischief-Makers

Arrival of the Mischief-Makers in Madinah

The Rebels of Egypt Approach Hazrat Ali

The Rebels of Kufah Approach Hazrat Zubair

The Rebels of Basrah Approach Hazrat Talhah

Appointment of Muhammad Bin Abi Bakr as the Governor of Egypt

Reality Behind Conflicting Narrations

A Golden Principle for the Verification of History

Exoneration of Hazrat Uthman and the Other Companions

The Rebels Enter Madinah Again

The People of Madinah Advise the Rebels

The Rebels Take Control of Medinah

The Most Prominent Companions Ask the Rebels the Reason for Their Return

Hazrat Uthman Clears Himself of the Allegations Levelled by the Rebels

Reality Behind the Rebel Scheme

Seven Arguments in Support of the 'Letter Conspiracy'

Cruelties of the Rebels Upon the People of Madinah

Hazrat Uthman Admonishes the Rebels

The Rebels Break the Staff of The Holy Prophet

The Rebels Pelt Stones at Masjid-E-Nabawi and Injure Hazrat Uthman

Willingness of the Companions to Fight the Rebels

Three Major Supporters of the Rebels in Madinah

Hazrat Uthman is Asked to Step Down from Khilafat

The House of Hazrat Uthman Besieged

Hazrat Ali Admonishes the Besiegers

Treatment of the Rebels Towards Hazrat Ummi Habibah

An Example of the Religious Indignation of Hazrat Ummi Habibah

Hazrat Aishah Prepares for Hajj

Hazrat Uthman Sends a Circular to the Provincial Governors

A Letter to the Pilgrims from Hazrat Uthaman

The Rebels Pelt Stones at the House of Hazrat Uthman

Worthy Efforts of the Companions in Suppressing the Disorder

The Rebels Attack the House of Hazrat Uthman

Hazrat Uthman Orders the Companions

Anxiety of the Rebels Upon the Return of the Pilgrims

The Companions Fight the Rebels

Abdullah Bin Salam Admonishes the Rebels

The Rebels Assassinate Hazrat Uthman

Events Leading Up to the Martyrdom of Hazrat Uthman

The Rebels Loot Baitul-Mal

Outrage of the Companions at the Martyrdom of Hazrat Uthman

Summary and Outcome of the Events Described

Glossary