Asif Siddiqi- a student of Quran Academy

 Hazrat Usman Ibn Affan رضی اللہ عنہ Brief Introduction Hazrat Usman Ghani  رضی اللہ عنہ the third Caliph of Islam, is one of the most revered figures in Islamic history. His leadership, piety, and contributions to the Muslim community have left an indelible mark on the world. His رضی اللہ عنہ  patronymic (Kunyaĥ) is Abū ‘Amr. He is also known as Zun-Nurain (i.e. Possessor of two Nurs), because the Noble Prophet gave two of his honorable daughters’ hands in marriage one after the other to the honorable Uthman Bin Affan رضی اللہ عنہ . This article aims to explore the life of Hazrat Usman Ghani رضی اللہ عنہ highlighting his early years رضی اللہ عنہhis role during the Prophet Muhammad's صلی اللہ علیہ و سلم era, his caliphate, personal traits, and his enduring legacy. Early Life of Caliph Uthmanرضی اللہ عنہ The compiler of the Quran, the 3rd Caliph, Sayyiduna Usma  رضی اللہ عنہwas born 6 years after the event of the Elephants in the Holy City of Makkah; his lineage merge...

 Umar I (born c. 586, Mecca, Arabia [now in Saudi Arabia]—died November 3, 644, Medina, Arabia) was the second Muslim caliph (from 634), under whom Arab armies conquered Mesopotamia and Syria and began the conquest of Iran and Egypt. A member of the clan of ʿAdī of the Meccan tribe of Quraysh, ʿUmar at first opposed Muhammad but, in about 615, became a Muslim. By 622, when he went to Medina with Muhammad and the other Meccan Muslims, he had become one of Muhammad’s chief advisers, closely associated with Abū Bakr. His position in the state was marked by Muhammad’s marriage to his daughter Ḥafṣah in 625. On Muhammad’s death in 632, ʿUmar was largely responsible for reconciling the Medinan Muslims to the acceptance of a Meccan, Abū Bakr, as head of state (caliph). Abū Bakr (reigned 632–634) relied greatly on ʿUmar and nominated him to succeed him. As caliph, ʿUmar was the first to call himself “commander of the faithful” (amīr al-muʾminīn). His reign saw the transformation of the Isl...

Surah Al-Kahf, the 18th chapter of the Al-Quran, consisting of deep narratives and enduring lessons. This article deep dives into the four stories within this sacred surah, exploring its wisdom and guidance.  1. The Companions of the Cave: A Tale of Faith and Perseverance (verse 9-26) The story of the Companions of the Cave, nestled within Surah Al-Kahf, is a captivating tale of faith, courage, and divine providence. In a city rife with idolatry and persecution, a group of young men stand steadfast by their belief in one God. Facing imminent danger, they seek refuge in a hidden cave, leaving behind their families and worldly possessions. This event is mentioned in verse 10: surah al-kahf 10 Which means: ˹Remember˺ when those youths took refuge in the cave, and said, “Our Lord! Grant us mercy from Yourself and guide us rightly through our ordeal.” Inside the cave, they fall into a deep sleep for three centuries (309 years). Time loses its grip as the world outside undergoes transfor...