[6] In 590, he sought intervention from the Byzantine Empire in an attempt to have himself installed as king of Mecca and to bring its inhabitants under the Abrahamic religions.
[8] Caesar accepted his request, and bestowed upon him the title of al-Bitriq, an Arabic designation which is reserved for those with military prowess.
[2] Uthman also addressed the people of Mecca, stating that under his kingship, the merchant class would flourish as they would be able to secure trade routes to areas under Byzantine control.
Although his plan was initially met with success,[8] the ascension came to a dramatic halt after the Meccans suddenly decided to reject his proposition.
[4] Uthman's son was a polytheist who joined the Quraysh tribe in their campaign against the Muslims in the Battle of Badr in 624.