What was the duration of Hazrat Usman (RA)'s caliphate as the third caliph of Islam?

Explanation

Hazrat Usman (RA) was elected as the third caliph after the martyrdom of Hazrat Umar (RA) in 24 AH and his caliphate lasted until his martyrdom in 36 AH, making it a total of 12 years. He was known for his modesty, generosity, and the monumental achievement of compiling the Quran into a single standardised Mushaf. His caliphate witnessed vast territorial expansion and administrative consolidation of the Islamic state.

Good to know

Hazrat Usman ibn Affan (RA) belonged to the Umayyad clan of the Quraysh and was one of the earliest converts to Islam. He was honoured with the title "Dhun-Nurain" (Possessor of Two Lights) because he married two daughters of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH): Hazrat Ruqayyah (RA) and after her death, Hazrat Umm Kulthum (RA). He was also among the Ashra Mubashra, the ten companions promised Paradise.

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