Silsilat al-Ahadith al-Sahihah

Musa bin Uqbah says: My maternal grandfather Abu Habibah narrated to me that he entered the house of Sayyiduna Uthman (may Allah be pleased with him), in which he was besieged. He saw that Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) sought permission from Sayyiduna Uthman (may Allah be pleased with him) to speak with him about something. He granted him permission. He stood up, praised and glorified Allah, and said: I heard the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) say: "After me, you will fall into tribulation and disagreement." Someone said: O Messenger of Allah! At that time, (which leader) will be better for us? The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) pointed towards Sayyiduna Uthman and said: "Adhere to this trustworthy one and his companions."