Sayyiduna Jabir (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates: The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) mentioned a trial. Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) asked: "Will I live to see it?" The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "No." Sayyiduna Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) asked: "Will I see it?" The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "No." Sayyiduna Uthman (may Allah be pleased with him) asked: "O Messenger of Allah, will I see it?" The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Through you they will be put to the test."
Al-Bazzar recorded it; its chain contains a narrator, Ma'iz al-Tamimi, whom Ibn Abi Hatim mentioned, and no one has criticised him; the remaining narrators of this report are thiqat (trustworthy).
Hadith Referenceمجمع الزوائد ومنبع الفوائد / كتاب الفتن - أعاذنا الله منها / 11989