Explanation

• Key Keeper: Hazrat Usman bin Talha (RA)
• Family: Banu Abd al-Dar
• The Prophet (SAW) declared: The key was entrusted to his family permanently.
• This event took place after the Conquest of Makkah (8 AH / 630 AD).

Last updated: 13-09-2026

Explanation

• 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.

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

• The Quran was standardized into one official script during the caliphate of Hazrat Usman (RA).
• This took place around 650–651 AD (25 AH).
• The standard copy was prepared to prevent differences in Quranic recitation.
• Official copies were sent to major Islamic cities, and other unofficial copies were withdrawn.

Last verified on 07-07-2026

Explanation

• The second Azan for Jumuah was started by Hazrat Usman (RA).
• It was introduced during his caliphate.
• He was the third Caliph of Islam (644–656 CE).
• The purpose was to inform more الناس as the population increased.
• The practice is mentioned in Sahih al-Bukhari (Friday Prayer section).

Last verified on 26-04-2026

Explanation

• Hazrat Usman (RA) had the longest tenure among the Rashidun (Orthodox) Caliphs.

Additional information:

1. Abu Bakr – 632–634 CE (2 years - Shortest Tenure)
2. Umar ibn al-Khattab – 634–644 CE (10 years)
3. Uthman ibn Affan – 644–656 CE (12 years - Longest Tenure)
4. Ali ibn Abi Talib – 656–661 CE (5 years)
5. Hasan ibn Ali – 661 CE (about 6 months

Last verified on 03-07-2026