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Uthman
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Osman is an Arabic name meaning 'honest', 'sincere', 'trustworthy', or 'the chosen one'. It is the Turkic and Persian transliteration of Uthman, most famously associated with Uthman ibn Affan (c. 576–656), the third Rashidun Caliph and a son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Known as Dhun-Nurayn ('The Possessor of Two Lights') for being married to two of the Prophet's daughters, Ruqayya and Umm Kulthum. He was known for his generosity, modesty, and for compiling the Quran into a single book. He was assassinated in 656 during a period of civil unrest.
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Osman
Osman is an Arabic name meaning 'honest', 'sincere', 'trustworthy', or 'the chosen one'. It is the Turkic and Persian transliteration of Uthman, most famously associated with Uthman ibn Affan (c. 576–656), the third Rashidun Caliph and a son-in-law of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Known as Dhun-Nurayn ('The Possessor of Two Lights') for being married to two of the Prophet's daughters, Ruqayya and Umm Kulthum. He was known for his generosity, modesty, and for compiling the Quran into a single book. He was assassinated in 656 during a period of civil unrest.
عثمان
عثمان عربی نام ہے جس کا مطلب ہے 'سچا'، 'مخلص'، یا 'چنا ہوا'۔ یہ نام حضرت عثمان بن عفان رضی اللہ عنہ سے مشہور ہے جو تیسرے خلیفہ راشد اور نبی کریم ﷺ کے داماد تھے۔ وہ 'ذوالنورین' کے لقب سے مشہور ہیں کیونکہ انہوں نے نبی کی دو بیٹیوں سے شادی کی۔ انہوں نے قرآن کو ایک کتابی شکل میں مرتب کیا۔ وہ اپنی سخاوت اور حیا کے لیے مشہور تھے۔ 656 میں انہیں شہید کر دیا گیا۔
عُثْمَان
عثمان اسم عربي يعني 'الصادق' أو 'الأمين' أو 'المختار'. يرتبط الاسم بالصحابي والخليفة الراشد الثالث عثمان بن عفان رضي الله عنه، الملقب بذي النورين. عُرف بكرمه وتواضعه، وهو الذي جمع القرآن في مصحف واحد. اغتيل عام 656 م.
"The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: 'Every Prophet will have a companion in Paradise, and my companion there will be Uthman.'"
Companionship / Caliphate
The third Rashidun Caliph, ruling from 644 until his assassination in 656. He was known for his generosity, having equipped the Muslim army at the Battle of Tabuk. He is credited with standardizing the Quranic text and ordering the compilation of the Quran into a single volume.
Leadership
The founder of the Ottoman Empire (c. 1258–1326). He established the dynasty that would rule for over 600 years, and the empire was named after him. He is revered in Turkish history as a great leader and warrior.
Era: c. 576–656 CE
Third Rashidun Caliph, compiler of the Quran into a single book, known for his generosity and modesty.
Osman is the name of a highly respected companion and caliph, making it one of the most recommended names for boys.
Scholar Consensus: agreed
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