The Outset of Dissension in Islam

Table of ContentsTitleCopyrightAn Important NoteHazrat Mirza Bashir-ud-Din Mahmud AhmadAbout the AuthorForewordNecessity of Being Familiar with Islamic HistoryImportance of the SubjectMagnificent Past of IslamFirst Devotees of Islam: Hazrat Uthman and Hazrat AliFalse Narrations of Non-Muslim HistoriansCompanions were not the Real Cause of the Disorders in IslamWhy Dissension Emerged in the Era of the Third Khalifah?An Introduction to Hazrat UthmanStatus of Hazrat Uthman in the Eyes of the Holy ProphetWhat Gave Rise to the Conflict?Four Reasons for ConflictThe Islamic Khilafat was a Religious AdministrationThinking Ill of the Companions is Without ReasonWhy did Conflict Arise in the Era of Hazrat Uthman?Appointment of Abu Musa Al-Ashari as the Governor of KufahConspiracies of the Rebels ExposedObedience to the Ruler of the Time is NecessaryAnother Conspiracy of the Mischief-MakersThe Conspiracy ExposedHazrat Uthman Summons the Mischief-MakersHazrat Uthman Clears Himself of All ChargesHazrat Uthman Shows Mercy Towards the Mischief-MakersAnother Grave Conspiracy by the Mischief-MakersArrival of the Mischief-Makers in MadinahThe Rebels of Egypt Approach Hazrat AliThe Rebels of Kufah Approach Hazrat ZubairThe Rebels of Basrah Approach Hazrat TalhahAppointment of Muhammad Bin Abi Bakr as the Governor of EgyptReality Behind Conflicting NarrationsA Golden Principle for the Verification of HistoryExoneration of Hazrat Uthman and the Other CompanionsThe Rebels Enter Madinah AgainThe People of Madinah Advise the RebelsThe Rebels Take Control of MedinahThe Most Prominent Companions Ask the Rebels the Reason for Their ReturnHazrat Uthman Clears Himself of the Allegations Levelled by the RebelsReality Behind the Rebel SchemeSeven Arguments in Support of the 'Letter Conspiracy'Cruelties of the Rebels Upon the People of MadinahHazrat Uthman Admonishes the RebelsThe Rebels Break the Staff of The Holy ProphetThe Rebels Pelt Stones at Masjid-E-Nabawi and Injure Hazrat UthmanWillingness of the Companions to Fight the RebelsThree Major Supporters of the Rebels in MadinahHazrat Uthman is Asked to Step Down from KhilafatThe House of Hazrat Uthman BesiegedHazrat Ali Admonishes the BesiegersTreatment of the Rebels Towards Hazrat Ummi HabibahAn Example of the Religious Indignation of Hazrat Ummi HabibahHazrat Aishah Prepares for HajjHazrat Uthman Sends a Circular to the Provincial GovernorsA Letter to the Pilgrims from Hazrat UthamanThe Rebels Pelt Stones at the House of Hazrat UthmanWorthy Efforts of the Companions in Suppressing the DisorderThe Rebels Attack the House of Hazrat UthmanHazrat Uthman Orders the CompanionsAnxiety of the Rebels Upon the Return of the PilgrimsThe Companions Fight the RebelsAbdullah Bin Salam Admonishes the RebelsThe Rebels Assassinate Hazrat UthmanEvents Leading Up to the Martyrdom of Hazrat UthmanThe Rebels Loot Baitul-MalOutrage of the Companions at the Martyrdom of Hazrat UthmanSummary and Outcome of the Events DescribedGlossary