Sa'ad ibn Abi Waqqas (ra), The Knight of Islam Session 60 The nomination of Uthmaan (ra) as Caliph. 6 of the 10 were nominated to elect Umar's (ra) successor, 3 forfeit their position which left 3. 'I would rather have a knife to my neck than to take the role as Caliph," Abdur Rehman ibn Auf (ra). Abdur Rehman nominates Uthmaan (ra). Umar's (ra) wish is fulfilled, Saad (ra) is reinstated as governor of Kufa.