Hazrat Usman

Election as Khalifa
Umar nominated Ali, Talha, Zubair,
Usman, Abdur Rehman bin Auf and
Saad bin Abi Waqas. All were one of
the 10 blessed companions.
Umar’s choice was Abdur Rehman but
he was not willing to shoulder the
responsibility.
Talha was not in Medina so the choice was
now restricted to the remaining four.
 It was decided that as Abdur Rehman had
stepped down, therefore he should choose
the next Caliph.
He consulted each one individually; Ali
chose Usman and Usman chose Ali, Saad
supported Usman while Zubair mentioned
both Usman and Ali.
He asked the opinion of other prominent men
as well and came to the conclusion that the
majority favoured Usman.
Abdur Rehman first took the
pledge of allegiance followed by
Ali and other companions and
then there was a general pledge.
He became the 3rd Caliph on the
4th of Muharram 24 AH.