The Great Sedition: عثمان - Part One

In The Great Discord: Uthman, Taha Hussein examines a significant period in Islamic history: the caliphate of Uthman ibn Affan and the events surrounding the emergence of political conflict. The author analyzes historical accounts and discusses differences among sources in an attempt to understand the causes behind the tensions of that era. Written with a critical and analytical approach, the book moves beyond traditional historical narration. It explores the role of individuals and social conditions in shaping historical developments. The work remains a notable example of modern historical analysis in Arabic thought.

To explore a significant period of early Islamic history.
To understand the events leading to the Great Discord through analysis.
To discover Taha Hussein’s approach to historical criticism.
To read a work combining history and intellectual thought.
To examine how politics and society influence historical events.
To engage with an important work in modern Arab historical studies.

This book is well suited to students of Islamic history, readers of modern Arabic intellectual writing, those interested in the Rashidun period, and anyone building a serious Arabic-language library on history, thought, and classical political questions. It is also a strong fit for readers specifically collecting works by Taha Hussein.