Uthman

About Uthman

Uthman ibn Affan (c. 574–656 CE) was the third Rashidun Caliph, reigning from 644 until his assassination. As a close companion of the Prophet Muhammad, his historical importance is substantial, stemming from his role in consolidating the early Islamic community. His legacy is most frequently tied to his critical role in compiling and standardizing the Qur'an into a single, authoritative written text, an action that secured the holy book for future generations. This monumental contribution secures his position as the #487 most historically important figure in MIT’s Pantheon project.

Despite this foundational historical status, Uthman's modern internet attention lags significantly behind many less pivotal figures. In 2025, his annualized Wikipedia views totaled approximately 496K. This places him far behind contemporaries in the politician pool, such as George H. W. Bush (4.4M views) and Pol Pot (2.4M views), despite Uthman's vastly superior historical ranking (#487 vs. #788 and #710, respectively). His attention gap suggests that for the modern internet, his role as a foundational political and religious figure does not translate into equivalent digital visibility.

Furthermore, the data indicates a decline in current interest; his 2025 annualized views have dropped by 3.8% year-over-year, and his momentum between Q1 and Q3 fell by 25%, suggesting that while historically vital, he is currently fading from the public's immediate digital focus.