In the early days of Islam, there was a man named Uthman ibn Affan رضي الله عنه . He was born 7 years after Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. He was one of the first people to accept Islam and was known for his wealth and generosity. After becoming Muslim he became even kinder and more generous!

Uthman was one of the few people at the time who knew how to read and write. Yes, this was a unusual skill at the beginning of Islam. He was therefore one of the few people who could write Quran down when

When Muslims needed help, Uthman رضي الله عنه always stepped forward. In Medina, water was scare. The control of the wells was held tightly by a few men. After negotiating with one of these men, he negotiated the price for half a well. He would have control of the well one day, and the other owner the next. Uthman, however, gave the water to the Muslims with no charge! Nobody wanted to pay for water on alternate days! The original owner of the well had no choice but to sell the other half of the well to Uthman! Despite the helplessness of the other man, Uthman was just and paid a fair price for it. He continued to make water free for all and never reminded anyone of his charity and generosity! His heart was full of kindness and love for others.

As a caliph, Uthman رضي الله عنه led the Muslims with wisdom and fairness. He worked hard to preserve the Qur’an and ensure its accurate recitation across the world.

Despite his great wealth, Uthman رضي الله عنه lived a humble and simple life. He showed us that true success and wealth comes from helping others and staying close to Allah.