They also condemned Uthman saying that if he did not improve...

They also condemned Uthman saying that if he did not improve, it would not be rightful for him to be a Caliph. Ammar took that letter to Uthman. Uthman got angry on reading a single line. He told Ammar: “How dare you bring this letter to me?” Ammar replied: “I did so because I care about you.” Uthman said: “O son of Sumayya! You are a liar.” Ammar said: “By Allah, I am the son of the first martyrs of Islam, Sumayya and Yasir.” Uthman ordered his slaves to tie up Ammar.

The slaves caught him and tied him up. Uthman kicked Ammar so hard that he fell down unconscious.[^1] After analyzing the history of Uthman, it becomes clear that the only aim of his financial and governmental policies was to play with the destiny of Muslim Ummah, weaken the supporters of Islam and to pave way for the rule of the enemies of Islam, especially Bani Umayyah.

The policy of Uthman was not only different from holy Quran and Prophetic Practice ( Sunnah ) but also different from the practice of Abu Bakr and Umar. Waqidi narrates: People protested strongly when Uthman gave a hundred thousand dirhams to Saeed ibn Aas. Imam ‘Ali (a) and other discussed this matter.

Uthman said: “He is my close relative.” The asked: “Didn’t Abu Bakr and Umar have relatives in this world?” Uthman said: “They used to be happy after depriving their relatives while I feel happy after giving wealth to my relatives.”[^2] This practice of Uthman was not similar to the practice of Abu Bakr and Umar. It had nothing to do with the spirit of Islam.

Practice of Uthman’s Governors Let us have a look at the practice of Uthman’s governors: There is no doubt that Uthman relied on his relatives for government. We are not so narrow-minded that we would object to someone only because of his relations. It is an old practice of the rulers to appoint their reliable relatives in government posts. There is no harm if the relatives are capable, but were the relatives upon whom Uthman relied capable and reliable?

Uthman also appointed such relatives to important posts about whose mischief, justice and hypocrisy Allah has testified in holy Quran. The character of some of them is presented below as example for readers. If we discuss the evil acts of Uthman’s governors, a separate book would be required for it. Walid ibn Uqbah To begin with, let us consider the real face of Walid ibn Uqbah ibn Abi Muit who was appointed as the governor of Kufa.