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• Hazrat Usman ibn Affan was titled Zun-Noorain (Having Two Lights).

He married two daughters of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH):

• Hazrat Ruqaiyya
• Hazrat Umm-e-Kulsoom

The title signifies honor of having two lights from Prophet’s family.

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Hazrat Usman (RA), also known as Uthman ibn Affan.

• He was a companion of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
• He was the third caliph of Islam.
• His mother was Arwa bint Kurayz (Arvi).
• His father was Affan ibn Abi al-Asad.

Last verified on 19-03-2026

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Last verified on 18-03-2026

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• The first Muslim navy was established during the Caliphate of Uthman ibn Affan under Muawiya (Governor of Syria).
• The navy was launched in the Mediterranean Sea to counter Byzantine naval dominance and protect the Syrian coastline.

Additional information:

• First major conquest: Cyprus, 649 AD
• Historic naval battle: Battle of the Masts (Dhat al-Sawari), 655 AD, against Byzantines
• Purpose: Protect Muslim territories and secure trade routes

Last verified on 28-01-2026

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Caliph Usman (RA) was known for ordering the official compilation of the standardized version of the Quran, known as Uthman's Quran,