1) Amongst the four Rightly Guided Caliphs, what is Uthman ibn Affan credited to do?

1. He was the first Caliph to organize a navy.
2. He was the first Caliph to expand the borders of the Islamic empire.
3. He was the first Caliph to establish the five daily prayers in the mosque.
4. He was the first Caliph to organize a Muslim army.

2) What kind of nature was Uthman ibn Affan known to possess?

1. A humble nature.
2. An aggressive nature.
3. An arrogant nature.
4. None of the above.

3) Select a correct statement with regards to the reign of Uthman ibn Affan.

1. He began to reign over the Muslim empire when he was forty three years of age.
2. The entire period of his reign remained tranquil.
3. During his reign he lifted the restrictions on buying land in the conquered territories.
4. He appointed only his kinsmen as governors to strengthen family ties and earn unlawful money.

4) What caused the death of Uthman ibn Affan?

1. He was struck with a sword.
2. He was struck by plague.
3. He was stabbed while he led the prayer in the mosque.
4. He died due to old age.

5) What had Prophet Muhammad prophesized with regards to the future of Uthman ibn Affan?

1. That he would see only success and tranquility till the end of his reign.
2. That he would come to be placed in a very difficult situation.
3. That he would be chosen to be the most popular Caliph of all time.
4. That he would meet with his death a year after being chosen as Caliph.