What was the primary mode of Uthman's appointment as Caliph?
Hereditary succession
Popular vote
Shura council decision
Military coup
Answer
Uthman ibn Affan's appointment as the third Caliph of the Rashidun Caliphate was primarily determined through the Shura council decision, a consultative process involving prominent Muslim leaders and companions of the Prophet Muhammad. This method aimed to ensure a consensus-based selection of the most capable and suitable individual to lead the Muslim community after the assassination of Caliph Umar.
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