The Third Caliph - Uthman (R) By Abu Huthayfa -------------------- To the North of Arabia in a area called Tabook, the Muslim army was preparing to challenge the Romans. The Prophet saw asked, "Who will equip them and Allah swt will forgive him?'' To the North of Arabia in a area called Tabook, the Muslim army was preparing to challenge the Romans. The Prophet saw asked, "Who will equip them and Allah swt will forgive him?'' The man to equip the Muslim army was Uthman ra. he gave enough camels and horses to equip one-third of the army. He also gave a large sack of gold coins in his hand and said, "No deed can harm Uthman ra after today.' Uthman ra was the only Companion who married two daughters of the Prophet saw. Because of the, he was given the title Dhun-Noorain (The Possessor of Two Lights).