Authored by: Abu Al-Abbas Hafiz Sher Muhammad
When the Prophet Muhammad (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم), along with Abu Bakr, Umar, and Uthman (رضی اللہ عنہم اجمعین), climbed Mount Uhud, it began to tremble (due to an earthquake). The Prophet (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم) struck the mountain with his foot and said, "Uhud, be firm, for upon you is a Prophet, a Siddiq (Truthful One), and two martyrs."
[Sahih al-Bukhari: 3686]
Sayyiduna Abu Musa al-Ash'ari (رضی اللہ عنہ) narrates that a man sought permission to enter upon the Prophet (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم). The Prophet (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم) said, "Grant him entry and give him glad tidings of Paradise, although he will face a trial." I informed him (Sayyiduna Uthman رضي اللہ عنہ), and he praised Allah and said, "Allah is the helper."
[al-Bukhari: 3693 and Muslim: 28/2403]
In a famous hadith, the beloved Prophet (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم) stated:
"And Uthman is in Paradise."
[Tirmidhi: 3747, and its chain is authentic]
Sayyiduna Abdur Rahman bin Samurah (رضی اللہ عنہ) narrates that when the Prophet (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم) was preparing for the expedition of hardship (Jaysh al-Usrah), Uthman (رضی اللہ عنہ) brought a thousand dinars in his sleeve and placed them in the Prophet's (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم) lap. The Prophet (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم) turned them over in his lap and said:
"Nothing will harm Uthman after what he does today."
[Ahmad 5/63, Hadith 20906 and Tirmidhi: 3701, graded as Hasan Ghareeb and its chain is Hasan]
Sayyiduna Uthman (رضی اللہ عنہ) was unable to participate in the Battle of Badr due to the severe illness of his wife and the Prophet's (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم) daughter, Ruqayyah (رضی اللہ عنہا). The Prophet (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم) said:
"For you is the reward and share of someone who attended Badr."
[Sahih al-Bukhari: 3130]
Sayyida Ruqayyah (رضی اللہ عنہا) passed away during the Battle of Badr.
[Al-Isabah p. 1687, Biography No. 11851 of women]
Abu Habibah (رحمہ اللہ) went to Sayyiduna Uthman (رضی اللہ عنہ), who was under siege. He heard Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah (رضی اللہ عنہ) saying that he heard the Messenger of Allah (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم) say:
"After me, you will face trials and disputes." Someone asked, "O Messenger of Allah! What should we do then?" The Prophet (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم) pointed towards Uthman (رضی اللہ عنہ) and said: "Stick to the trustworthy one (the leader) and his companions."
[Musnad Ahmad 2/435, Al-Mawsu'ah Al-Hadithiyyah 14/219, 220, Hadith 8541, its chain is Hasan, authenticated by Al-Hakim 3/99, 4/433 and agreed upon by Al-Dhahabi]
Sayyiduna Murrah bin Ka’b (رضی اللہ عنہ) narrates that the Prophet (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم) mentioned the forthcoming tribulations. As a man wrapped in a cloth passed by, the Prophet (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم) said:
"This man will be upon guidance on that day." I got up and saw it was Uthman bin Affan (رضی اللہ عنہ).
[Sunan Tirmidhi: 3704, graded as Hasan Sahih and its chain is Sahih]
During the pledge of allegiance at Hudaybiyyah (Bay'at al-Ridwan), when the disbelievers of Mecca detained Sayyiduna Uthman (رضی اللہ عنہ), the Prophet (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم) took the pledge on his behalf. The Prophet (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم) said regarding his right hand:
"This is Uthman's hand." He then struck it on his left hand and said:
"This is on behalf of Uthman."
[Sahih al-Bukhari: 3699]
Abu Sahlah (رحمہ اللہ), the freed slave of Sayyiduna Uthman (رضی اللہ عنہ), narrates that when Sayyiduna Uthman (رضی اللہ عنہ) was asked during the siege why he did not fight (the rebels), he replied:
"Indeed, the Messenger of Allah (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم) made a promise to me, and I will be patient and thankful upon it."
[Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah 12/45, Hadith 32028, its chain is Sahih, and Tirmidhi: 3711, graded as Hasan Sahih]
Sayyiduna Ali (رضی اللہ عنہ) recited the verse during a sermon:
"Indeed, those for whom the good [reward] has preceded from Us - they are from it far removed."
[Surah Al-Anbiya: 101]
He then said:
"Uthman is among them."
[Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah 12/52, Hadith 32043, its chain is Sahih]
When Sayyiduna Hasan bin Ali bin Abi Talib (رضی اللہ عنہما) was asked about Uthman (رضی اللہ عنہ), he said:
"This is Ameer-ul-Mu'mineen (Ali رضی اللہ عنہ) coming. He will tell you." Sayyiduna Ali (رضی اللہ عنہ) came and said: "Uthman is among those about whom Allah said: 'They believed, performed righteous deeds, then adopted piety and believed, and then adopted piety and excellence, and Allah loves the doers of good.'"
[Surah Al-Ma'idah: 93]
[Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah 12/54, Hadith 32051, its chain is Sahih]
Sayyiduna Ali (رضی اللہ عنہ) would raise both hands and say:
"O Allah, I am free from the blood of Uthman."
[Fada'il al-Sahaba by Imam Ahmad 1/452, Hadith 727, its chain is Hasan]
The Prophet (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم) had said to Uthman (رضی اللہ عنہ):
"O Uthman, indeed Allah, may He be exalted, will clothe you with a shirt (of leadership). If the hypocrites wish to remove it, do not remove it until you meet me."
[Musnad Ahmad 2/86, 87, Hadith 25073, its chain is Sahih, Al-Mawsu'ah Al-Hadithiyyah 41/113]
According to the majority of Ahlus-Sunnah, Sayyiduna Uthman (رضی اللہ عنہ) is considered superior to Sayyiduna Ali (رضی اللہ عنہ). When the renowned trustworthy Imam Ibn Shihab al-Zuhri (رحمہ اللہ, d. 125 AH) was asked whether he loved Ali or Uthman more, he replied:
"Uthman."
[Tarikh Damishq by Ibn Asakir 41/334, its chain is Sahih]
Alhamdulillah, Ahlus-Sunnah love both of them. Sayyiduna Anas bin Malik (رضی اللہ عنہ) said:
"Some people claim that the love of Ali and Uthman cannot coexist in the heart of a believer or Muslim. Listen, both of their loves coexist in my heart."
[Tarikh Damishq by Ibn Asakir 41/332, its chain is Hasan]
Hafiz Ibn Asakir documented the biography of Sayyiduna Uthman (رضی اللہ عنہ) with chains of narrations in one volume.
O Allah, fill our hearts with the love of Sayyiduna Uthman, Sayyiduna Ali, and all the companions (رضی اللہ عنہم اجمعین). Ameen.
When the Prophet Muhammad (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم), along with Abu Bakr, Umar, and Uthman (رضی اللہ عنہم اجمعین), climbed Mount Uhud, it began to tremble (due to an earthquake). The Prophet (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم) struck the mountain with his foot and said, "Uhud, be firm, for upon you is a Prophet, a Siddiq (Truthful One), and two martyrs."
[Sahih al-Bukhari: 3686]
Sayyiduna Abu Musa al-Ash'ari (رضی اللہ عنہ) narrates that a man sought permission to enter upon the Prophet (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم). The Prophet (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم) said, "Grant him entry and give him glad tidings of Paradise, although he will face a trial." I informed him (Sayyiduna Uthman رضي اللہ عنہ), and he praised Allah and said, "Allah is the helper."
[al-Bukhari: 3693 and Muslim: 28/2403]
In a famous hadith, the beloved Prophet (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم) stated:
"And Uthman is in Paradise."
[Tirmidhi: 3747, and its chain is authentic]
Sayyiduna Abdur Rahman bin Samurah (رضی اللہ عنہ) narrates that when the Prophet (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم) was preparing for the expedition of hardship (Jaysh al-Usrah), Uthman (رضی اللہ عنہ) brought a thousand dinars in his sleeve and placed them in the Prophet's (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم) lap. The Prophet (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم) turned them over in his lap and said:
"Nothing will harm Uthman after what he does today."
[Ahmad 5/63, Hadith 20906 and Tirmidhi: 3701, graded as Hasan Ghareeb and its chain is Hasan]
Sayyiduna Uthman (رضی اللہ عنہ) was unable to participate in the Battle of Badr due to the severe illness of his wife and the Prophet's (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم) daughter, Ruqayyah (رضی اللہ عنہا). The Prophet (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم) said:
"For you is the reward and share of someone who attended Badr."
[Sahih al-Bukhari: 3130]
Sayyida Ruqayyah (رضی اللہ عنہا) passed away during the Battle of Badr.
[Al-Isabah p. 1687, Biography No. 11851 of women]
Abu Habibah (رحمہ اللہ) went to Sayyiduna Uthman (رضی اللہ عنہ), who was under siege. He heard Sayyiduna Abu Hurairah (رضی اللہ عنہ) saying that he heard the Messenger of Allah (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم) say:
"After me, you will face trials and disputes." Someone asked, "O Messenger of Allah! What should we do then?" The Prophet (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم) pointed towards Uthman (رضی اللہ عنہ) and said: "Stick to the trustworthy one (the leader) and his companions."
[Musnad Ahmad 2/435, Al-Mawsu'ah Al-Hadithiyyah 14/219, 220, Hadith 8541, its chain is Hasan, authenticated by Al-Hakim 3/99, 4/433 and agreed upon by Al-Dhahabi]
Sayyiduna Murrah bin Ka’b (رضی اللہ عنہ) narrates that the Prophet (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم) mentioned the forthcoming tribulations. As a man wrapped in a cloth passed by, the Prophet (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم) said:
"This man will be upon guidance on that day." I got up and saw it was Uthman bin Affan (رضی اللہ عنہ).
[Sunan Tirmidhi: 3704, graded as Hasan Sahih and its chain is Sahih]
During the pledge of allegiance at Hudaybiyyah (Bay'at al-Ridwan), when the disbelievers of Mecca detained Sayyiduna Uthman (رضی اللہ عنہ), the Prophet (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم) took the pledge on his behalf. The Prophet (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم) said regarding his right hand:
"This is Uthman's hand." He then struck it on his left hand and said:
"This is on behalf of Uthman."
[Sahih al-Bukhari: 3699]
Abu Sahlah (رحمہ اللہ), the freed slave of Sayyiduna Uthman (رضی اللہ عنہ), narrates that when Sayyiduna Uthman (رضی اللہ عنہ) was asked during the siege why he did not fight (the rebels), he replied:
"Indeed, the Messenger of Allah (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم) made a promise to me, and I will be patient and thankful upon it."
[Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah 12/45, Hadith 32028, its chain is Sahih, and Tirmidhi: 3711, graded as Hasan Sahih]
Sayyiduna Ali (رضی اللہ عنہ) recited the verse during a sermon:
"Indeed, those for whom the good [reward] has preceded from Us - they are from it far removed."
[Surah Al-Anbiya: 101]
He then said:
"Uthman is among them."
[Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah 12/52, Hadith 32043, its chain is Sahih]
When Sayyiduna Hasan bin Ali bin Abi Talib (رضی اللہ عنہما) was asked about Uthman (رضی اللہ عنہ), he said:
"This is Ameer-ul-Mu'mineen (Ali رضی اللہ عنہ) coming. He will tell you." Sayyiduna Ali (رضی اللہ عنہ) came and said: "Uthman is among those about whom Allah said: 'They believed, performed righteous deeds, then adopted piety and believed, and then adopted piety and excellence, and Allah loves the doers of good.'"
[Surah Al-Ma'idah: 93]
[Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah 12/54, Hadith 32051, its chain is Sahih]
Sayyiduna Ali (رضی اللہ عنہ) would raise both hands and say:
"O Allah, I am free from the blood of Uthman."
[Fada'il al-Sahaba by Imam Ahmad 1/452, Hadith 727, its chain is Hasan]
The Prophet (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم) had said to Uthman (رضی اللہ عنہ):
"O Uthman, indeed Allah, may He be exalted, will clothe you with a shirt (of leadership). If the hypocrites wish to remove it, do not remove it until you meet me."
[Musnad Ahmad 2/86, 87, Hadith 25073, its chain is Sahih, Al-Mawsu'ah Al-Hadithiyyah 41/113]
According to the majority of Ahlus-Sunnah, Sayyiduna Uthman (رضی اللہ عنہ) is considered superior to Sayyiduna Ali (رضی اللہ عنہ). When the renowned trustworthy Imam Ibn Shihab al-Zuhri (رحمہ اللہ, d. 125 AH) was asked whether he loved Ali or Uthman more, he replied:
"Uthman."
[Tarikh Damishq by Ibn Asakir 41/334, its chain is Sahih]
Alhamdulillah, Ahlus-Sunnah love both of them. Sayyiduna Anas bin Malik (رضی اللہ عنہ) said:
"Some people claim that the love of Ali and Uthman cannot coexist in the heart of a believer or Muslim. Listen, both of their loves coexist in my heart."
[Tarikh Damishq by Ibn Asakir 41/332, its chain is Hasan]
Hafiz Ibn Asakir documented the biography of Sayyiduna Uthman (رضی اللہ عنہ) with chains of narrations in one volume.
O Allah, fill our hearts with the love of Sayyiduna Uthman, Sayyiduna Ali, and all the companions (رضی اللہ عنہم اجمعین). Ameen.
