Who was the first person to take the pledge of allegiance (Bay'ah) to Uthman (RA) as Caliph?
Q1. Who was the first person to take the pledge of allegiance (Bay'ah) to Uthman (RA) as Caliph?
Answer: Abd al-Rahman ibn Awf (RA)
Explanation: Abd al-Rahman ibn Awf (RA), who was the head of the six-member consultation committee (Shura), announced his decision in favor of Uthman and was the first to take the Bay'ah, setting the precedent for others.