History of Islam – Uthman Ibn AffanA Reader Series Uthman Ibn Affan Rightly Guided Khalifah History of Islam The age of the rightly guided caliphs Al Khulafa Ar Rashidun This is the third volume from this series, which deals with the life of Uthmn bin Affn (ra), the third of the four Rightly Guided Caliphs. Uthman ibn Affan (R) was the most qualified to become the Caliph during his time; his claim to the caliphate was valid and his caliphate was legitimate. He led the people on the