Biography of Abdullah ibn Uthman ibn Affan (Not Confirmed)

Abdullah ibn Uthman ibn Affan is one of the earliest children born into Islam. He was one of the grandsons of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ through his daughter Ruqayyah bint Rasul Allah. He carried the honor of lineage from both sides, being the son of Uthman ibn Affan, the third of the Rightly Guided Caliphs, and the son of Ruqayyah bint Muhammad ﷺ, making him one of the closest people to the Prophet's heart.

His Noble Lineage

• Full name: Abdullah ibn Uthman ibn Affan ibn Abi al-As ibn Umayyah ibn Abd Shams ibn Abd Manaf
• Tribe: Qurayshi Umayyad
• Title: No known specific title, but often referred to as the "first child born in Islam in Abyssinia".
• Father: Uthman ibn Affan (may Allah be pleased with him) – one of the ten promised Paradise and the third Rightly Guided Caliph
• Mother: Ruqayyah bint Muhammad ﷺ – eldest daughter of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ from Khadijah (may Allah be pleased with her)

Abdullah ibn Uthman Birth in Abyssinia

Abdullah was born in Abyssinia (modern-day Ethiopia) during the first migration of Muslims, when his parents, Uthman and Ruqayyah, fled persecution from Quraysh. The Prophet ﷺ had permitted some of his companions to migrate to Abyssinia under the rule of the just king al-Najashi, where no one was wronged.

Abdullah's birth there was a significant event among Muslims, regarded as the first child born into Islam on the land of migration. His birth brought joy and hope, as it was seen as a sign that Islam would endure even in foreign lands.

Abdullah ibn Uthman Upbringing and Relationship with the Prophet ﷺ

After returning to Mecca and later migrating to Medina, Abdullah was raised in a home blessed with Prophethood and companionship. The Prophet ﷺ loved him deeply, being his first grandchild and the son of his beloved daughter Ruqayyah. He used to cuddle and kiss him often.

Abdullah was described as handsome, intelligent, and gentle. The Prophet ﷺ raised him with faith and purity from a young age.

Abdullah ibn Uthman's Death

Abdullah passed away at around six years of age. Some narrations mention that a rooster pecked him in the eye or face, causing a severe infection that led to his death days later.

The Prophet ﷺ grieved his death deeply, as did his parents, especially since Ruqayyah had also died shortly after the Battle of Badr. The sorrow was immense for Uthman (may Allah be pleased with him).

After His Death

Abdullah was buried in Medina. It is said that the Prophet ﷺ prayed over him and personally attended his funeral. His death was one of the personal trials the Prophet ﷺ faced during his lifetime, as he lost all his children except Fatimah during his life.