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'Uthman ibn 'Affan

Legend or Liability?

Heather N. Keaney

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English
Oneworld Academic
18 February 2021
"""‘Uthman ibn ‘Affan (d. 656) was an early convert to Islam and the third successor to the Prophet Muhammad. As caliph, he established the first Islamic navy, consolidated the text of the Qur’an, and expanded the Arab empire. His opponents, however, accused him of being corrupt and questioned his legitimacy.

After twelve years, ‘Uthman’s troubled caliphate ended in revolt. His death at the hands of rebels led to civil war and contributed to the eventual split between Sunni and Shi’i Islam. In this volume, Heather Keaney examines the life of ‘Uthman ibn ‘Affan and his legacy in the Muslim world today."""

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Imprint:   Oneworld Academic
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 216mm,  Width: 135mm,  Spine: 16mm
ISBN:   9781786076977
ISBN 10:   1786076977
Series:   Makers of the Muslim World
Pages:   176
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Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Heather Keaney is Associate Professor of History at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. She teaches, researches and writes on various religio-political debates in the medieval and modern Middle East. She is the author of Medieval Islamic Historiography.

Reviews for 'Uthman ibn 'Affan: Legend or Liability?

'Keaney's book offers as balanced a view of 'Uthman's life, character and policies as one could hope for... She skilfully traces how the controversies that first arose with 'Uthman in the seventh century were spun out in later centuries by various Islamic thinkers, right up to the twenty-first century and the Arab Spring. Clearly and engagingly written throughout, it is an outstanding introduction to Islam's nagging sectarian divisions and political thought.' -- Fred M. Donner, Peter B. Ritzma Professor of Near Eastern History, University of Chicago


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