The great fitna عثمان

Overview of the book content: Describing it as the "Great Fitna" is not an exaggeration, as the fitna that began during the caliphate of the Rashidun "Uthman" and extended to the caliphate of "Ali" and his sons nearly devastated the Islamic state, and its repercussions are still studied; many writers have addressed it in an attempt to reach the well of truth. Among the most prominent of these was "Taha Hussein," who tried with his literary approach to discuss one of the most dangerous and sensitive issues in Islamic history. The author aimed to follow the "historical neutrality" doctrine between the two sides, and to be free from any bias or inclination; seeking to highlight the true causes behind the fitna that led to the killing of Uthman, relying on analyses of the reality of the Islamic society at that time. As usual, his opinions sparked a fierce wave of criticism that continues to this day, while another group praised his approach and conclusions as fair and seeking the truth. Book name: Uthman Series name: The Great Fitna Author name: Ahmed Amin Number of pages: 400 pages Category: Historical Literature Publication date: 2013 Publisher: Hindawi