Khilafat-e-Usman aur Fitna - Dr Israr Ahmad

This lecture details the events surrounding the caliphate of Usman and the emerging fitna (discord). It examines the role of Abdullah ibn Saba in stirring up opposition, focusing on his strategy of building a network of supporters in key cities like Kufa, Damascus, and Egypt. The discussion highlights Usman's reluctance to use force against the agitators without clear legal justification, even as they escalated their activities. The lecture also explores the perspective of prominent figures like Muawiyah, Ali, Talha, and Zubair, and their differing views on how to address the growing unrest. The narrative culminates with the tragic martyrdom of Usman and the subsequent chaos.

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