Muhammad bin Uthman was a rebel leader who played a key role in the Zutt Rebellion, which took place in Iraq in the early 9th century CE.
He was born into a family of the Zutt tribe who had settled in the region around Basra, and he rose to prominence as a military commander and political figure during the reign of Caliph al-Ma'mun.
He was a devout Sunni Muslim and a strong advocate for social justice, and he saw the Zutt rebellion as a way to challenge the corruption and oppression that he perceived in the Abbasid government.
Under Muhammad bin Uthman's leadership, the Zutt rebels captured several key cities in southern Iraq, including Basra, Wasit, and Hira and also Al-Jazira (caliphal province).
It highlighted the deep-seated grievances and tensions that existed between different groups in Iraqi society, and it served as a reminder of the challenges and complexities of governing a diverse and fractious empire.