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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books A Shi'ite Encyclopedia (chapter 10) Few Reasons Behind the Revolt Against Uthman The Third Caliph, Uthman, was given the allegiance of the people with the stipulation that he would manage the affairs of the nation according to the book of God and the teachings of the Prophet (PBUH&HF). He was to follow the method of Abu Bakr and Umar, if there was no instruction from the Quran or the Prophet. It is well-known that the first two caliphs lived simple lives.

They did not give members of their clans a preference over other people, nor did they appoint any of their relatives to prominent positions in the State. Uthman, on the other hand, had his own opinions. He allowed himself to live luxuriously. He put members of his clan (Umayad) in prominent and strong positions in the State, preferring them over other Muslims, without monitoring their affairs. However, his relatives were not righteous.

Perhaps Uthman thought that his preference towards them was in accordance with the Book of God because Quran urges people to be kind to their relatives! This method of handing the affairs of the State did not please many companions. They found it extravagant and extreme. The criticized the Caliph for the following issues: He brought his uncle, al-Hakam Ibn Abi al-Aas (son of Umayyah, son of Abd Shams), to Medina after the Prophet had exiled him from Medina.

It was reported that al-Hakam used to hide and listen to the words of the Prophet as he spoke secretly to prominent companions, and then circulated what he heard. He used to imitate and ridicule the Prophet in the way he walked. The Prophet one time looked at him while he was being imitated and said: "This way you will be." al-Hakam immediately started shaking and continued that way until he died.

It is also reported that: One day, while sitting with some of his companions, the Messenger of God said, "A cursed man will enter the room." Shortly thereafter, al-Hakam entered. (He was the cursed man.) Sunni reference: al-Isti'aab, by Yusuf Ibn Abd al-Barr, v1, pp 359-360 After bringing him to Medina, Uthman gave his uncle al-Hakam 300,000 Dirhams. He made Marwan, son of al-Hakam, his highest assistant and top advisor, giving him influence equal to his own.

Marwan bought a fifth of the revenues of the North Africa for 500,000 Dinars!!! However, he did not pay this amount. The Caliph allowed him to keep the money. This amount was equal to ten million dollars!!!