1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:03,299 In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. 2 00:00:04,339 --> 00:00:07,440 Mawaddah Association presents: 3 00:00:07,759 --> 00:00:10,800 The Ten Promised Paradise. 4 00:00:13,279 --> 00:00:17,519 'Uthman ibn 'Affan (may Allah be pleased with him). 5 00:00:17,519 --> 00:00:22,420 Loving the Companions and the Prophet's kin is a Sunnah— 6 00:00:22,420 --> 00:00:27,420 With which I shall meet my Lord as long as I live. 7 00:00:27,420 --> 00:00:30,620 Loving the Companions and the Prophet's kin. 8 00:00:30,620 --> 00:00:32,619 Modesty is a noble character trait, 9 00:00:32,619 --> 00:00:35,619 And it brings nothing but good. 10 00:00:35,619 --> 00:00:38,619 The most sincerely modest of this Ummah 11 00:00:38,619 --> 00:00:41,619 Is 'Uthman ibn 'Affan (may Allah be pleased with him), 12 00:00:41,619 --> 00:00:46,619 As informed by the Truthful, the Verified, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him. 13 00:00:46,619 --> 00:00:49,969 'A'ishah (may Allah be pleased with her) relates 14 00:00:49,969 --> 00:00:53,969 That the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) 15 00:00:53,969 --> 00:00:55,969 Was lying down in his home 16 00:00:55,969 --> 00:00:57,969 With his shins uncovered. 17 00:00:57,969 --> 00:00:59,969 Abu Bakr asked permission to enter, 18 00:00:59,969 --> 00:01:00,969 And he gave him permission 19 00:01:00,969 --> 00:01:02,969 To enter while he remained in that state, 20 00:01:02,969 --> 00:01:04,969 And they conversed. 21 00:01:04,969 --> 00:01:06,969 Then 'Umar asked permission to enter, 22 00:01:06,969 --> 00:01:08,969 And he gave him permission while he was still in that state, 23 00:01:08,969 --> 00:01:10,969 And they conversed. 24 00:01:10,969 --> 00:01:12,969 Then 'Uthman asked permission to enter, 25 00:01:12,969 --> 00:01:18,030 So the Prophet (peace be upon him) sat up and adjusted his clothing. 26 00:01:18,030 --> 00:01:20,030 'A'ishah said, 27 00:01:20,030 --> 00:01:22,030 "O Messenger of Allah, 28 00:01:22,030 --> 00:01:23,030 Abu Bakr entered, 29 00:01:23,030 --> 00:01:26,030 And you did not stir for him nor pay special heed, 30 00:01:26,030 --> 00:01:28,030 Then 'Umar entered, 31 00:01:28,030 --> 00:01:31,030 And you did not stir for him nor pay special heed, 32 00:01:31,030 --> 00:01:33,030 Then 'Uthman entered, 33 00:01:33,030 --> 00:01:36,030 And you sat up and adjusted your clothes." 34 00:01:36,030 --> 00:01:40,030 The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) replied, 35 00:01:40,030 --> 00:01:44,260 "Should I not feel modest before a man whom the angels feel modest before?" 36 00:01:44,260 --> 00:01:47,260 And he (peace be upon him) said, 37 00:01:47,260 --> 00:01:50,260 "'Uthman is truly modest and deeply reserved, 38 00:01:50,260 --> 00:01:53,640 Before whom the angels feel modest." 39 00:01:53,640 --> 00:01:55,640 And 'Uthman (may Allah be pleased with him) 40 00:01:55,640 --> 00:01:59,640 Possessed an intense fear and awe of Allah Almighty. 41 00:01:59,640 --> 00:02:01,640 Whenever he stood beside a grave, 42 00:02:01,640 --> 00:02:04,640 He would weep until his beard became soaked. 43 00:02:04,640 --> 00:02:05,640 It was said to him, 44 00:02:05,640 --> 00:02:08,639 "You remember Paradise and the Fire without weeping, 45 00:02:08,639 --> 00:02:10,639 Yet you weep because of this?" 46 00:02:10,639 --> 00:02:12,639 He replied, 47 00:02:12,639 --> 00:02:16,639 "The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said, 48 00:02:16,639 --> 00:02:20,639 'The grave is the very first stage of the Hereafter; 49 00:02:20,639 --> 00:02:22,639 If one is saved from it, 50 00:02:22,639 --> 00:02:24,639 What comes after it is easier. 51 00:02:24,639 --> 00:02:25,639 But if one is not saved from it, 52 00:02:25,639 --> 00:02:28,639 What comes after it is even more severe.'" 53 00:02:28,639 --> 00:02:30,639 How magnificent was 'Uthman! 54 00:02:30,639 --> 00:02:32,639 Fear filled his heart, 55 00:02:32,639 --> 00:02:36,639 Even though he had been given the glad tidings of martyrdom in the cause of Allah 56 00:02:36,639 --> 00:02:39,639 And a Paradise as vast as the heavens and the earth, 57 00:02:39,639 --> 00:02:43,639 From the lips of him who does not speak from desire. 58 00:02:43,639 --> 00:02:46,639 For the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) once ascended 59 00:02:46,639 --> 00:02:48,639 Mount Uhud 60 00:02:48,639 --> 00:02:51,639 Accompanied by Abu Bakr, 'Umar, and 'Uthman, 61 00:02:52,639 --> 00:02:54,639 And the mountain trembled beneath them. 62 00:02:54,639 --> 00:02:57,639 So the Prophet (peace be upon him) said, 63 00:02:57,639 --> 00:02:59,639 "Be still, O Uhud! 64 00:02:59,639 --> 00:03:05,120 For upon you are only a Prophet, a Siddiq, and two martyrs." 65 00:03:05,120 --> 00:03:08,120 Among the exalted qualities of 'Uthman (may Allah be pleased with him) 66 00:03:08,120 --> 00:03:11,120 Was his profound humility, 67 00:03:11,120 --> 00:03:14,150 Far removed from pride and arrogance. 68 00:03:14,150 --> 00:03:18,150 He was frequently seen sleeping in the mosque wrapped in a simple cloak, 69 00:03:18,150 --> 00:03:20,150 With no one around him, 70 00:03:20,150 --> 00:03:23,310 Even while he was the Commander of the Faithful. 71 00:03:23,310 --> 00:03:26,310 Al-Hasan al-Basri (may Allah have mercy on him) said, 72 00:03:26,310 --> 00:03:29,310 "I saw 'Uthman ibn 'Affan taking a midday nap in the mosque 73 00:03:29,310 --> 00:03:32,310 While he was Caliph at the time, 74 00:03:32,310 --> 00:03:35,310 And when he stood up, the marks of the pebbles were imprinted on his side." 75 00:03:35,439 --> 00:03:38,439 Al-Hasan was asked about those who take midday naps in the mosque, 76 00:03:38,439 --> 00:03:40,439 And he said, 77 00:03:40,439 --> 00:03:43,439 "I saw 'Uthman ibn 'Affan sleeping in the mosque 78 00:03:43,439 --> 00:03:46,439 With his cloak tucked under his head, 79 00:03:46,439 --> 00:03:49,439 And a man would come and sit beside him, 80 00:03:49,439 --> 00:03:52,439 Then another man would come and sit beside him, 81 00:03:52,439 --> 00:03:55,439 As though he were just one of them." 82 00:03:55,439 --> 00:03:58,439 It is also narrated of 'Uthman (may Allah be pleased with him) 83 00:03:58,439 --> 00:04:02,439 That he used to attend to preparing his own wudu water at night himself. 84 00:04:02,439 --> 00:04:04,439 It was said to him, 85 00:04:04,439 --> 00:04:07,439 "If only you would instruct some of your servants, they would suffice you." 86 00:04:07,439 --> 00:04:11,439 He replied, "No, the night is for them to rest." 87 00:04:11,439 --> 00:04:14,539 One day, he grew angry with a servant of his 88 00:04:14,539 --> 00:04:17,540 And pinched his ear until it pained him. 89 00:04:17,540 --> 00:04:21,540 But he quickly remembered the retribution of the Hereafter, 90 00:04:21,540 --> 00:04:24,540 So he summoned his servant and said to him, 91 00:04:24,540 --> 00:04:27,540 "I pinched your ear, so take retribution from me." 92 00:04:27,540 --> 00:04:30,540 The servant felt shy 93 00:04:30,540 --> 00:04:33,540 And refused to place 'Uthman in that position. 94 00:04:33,540 --> 00:04:36,540 But 'Uthman insisted upon him, 95 00:04:36,540 --> 00:04:39,540 So the servant took hold of 'Uthman's ear. 96 00:04:39,540 --> 00:04:42,540 Whereupon 'Uthman (may Allah be pleased with him) said, 97 00:04:42,540 --> 00:04:45,540 "Pinch harder! How wonderful is retribution in this world, 98 00:04:45,540 --> 00:04:48,949 Rather than retribution in the Hereafter!" 99 00:04:48,949 --> 00:04:51,949 And 'Uthman (may Allah be pleased with him) was among those who strived devotedly 100 00:04:51,949 --> 00:04:53,949 In acts of worship. 101 00:04:53,949 --> 00:04:55,949 It has been narrated through multiple chains 102 00:04:55,949 --> 00:04:58,949 That he recited the entire Glorious Qur'an 103 00:04:58,949 --> 00:05:00,949 In a single rak'ah 104 00:05:00,949 --> 00:05:03,949 Beside the Black Stone during the days of Hajj. 105 00:05:03,949 --> 00:05:05,949 It was his habit 106 00:05:05,949 --> 00:05:08,949 To begin reciting the Qur'an on Thursday evening 107 00:05:08,949 --> 00:05:12,019 And complete its recitation on Wednesday evening. 108 00:05:12,019 --> 00:05:14,019 He used to fast continuously 109 00:05:14,019 --> 00:05:16,019 And stand in prayer through the night, 110 00:05:16,019 --> 00:05:18,019 Except for a brief rest at its beginning. 111 00:05:18,019 --> 00:05:21,019 And he (may Allah be pleased with him) used to say, 112 00:05:21,019 --> 00:05:24,019 "Three things from this world have been made beloved to me: 113 00:05:24,019 --> 00:05:26,019 Feeding the hungry, 114 00:05:26,019 --> 00:05:28,019 Clothing the naked, 115 00:05:28,019 --> 00:05:30,019 And reciting the Qur'an." 116 00:05:30,019 --> 00:05:32,019 He would also say, 117 00:05:32,019 --> 00:05:35,019 "I truly hate for a day to pass over me 118 00:05:35,019 --> 00:05:38,019 In which I do not look into the Covenant of Allah," 119 00:05:38,019 --> 00:05:40,019 Meaning the Mus-haf. 120 00:05:40,019 --> 00:05:42,019 And he used to say, 121 00:05:43,019 --> 00:05:46,019 "I can never get my fill of the Speech of your Lord." 122 00:05:46,019 --> 00:05:48,019 And it was he who narrated to the Ummah 123 00:05:48,019 --> 00:05:51,019 The saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him): 124 00:05:51,019 --> 00:05:53,019 "The best among you are those who learn the Qur'an 125 00:05:53,019 --> 00:05:55,019 And teach it." 126 00:05:55,019 --> 00:05:57,019 And he (may Allah be pleased with him) 127 00:05:57,019 --> 00:05:59,019 Used to manumit every Friday 128 00:05:59,019 --> 00:06:01,019 A slave for the sake of Allah, 129 00:06:01,019 --> 00:06:03,019 Ever since he embraced Islam, 130 00:06:03,019 --> 00:06:05,019 So that the total number of slaves he freed 131 00:06:05,019 --> 00:06:07,019 Was two thousand four hundred 132 00:06:07,019 --> 00:06:09,689 Slaves approximately. 133 00:06:09,689 --> 00:06:11,689 We have mentioned previously 134 00:06:11,689 --> 00:06:14,689 That 'Uthman ibn 'Affan (may Allah be pleased with him) 135 00:06:14,689 --> 00:06:17,689 Was among the wealthiest of the Companions, 136 00:06:17,689 --> 00:06:19,689 Knowing how to earn wealth, 137 00:06:19,689 --> 00:06:22,689 As well as knowing how and where to spend it, 138 00:06:22,689 --> 00:06:27,689 And how to attain Allah's pleasure and His Paradise through his wealth. 139 00:06:27,689 --> 00:06:29,689 Among such instances 140 00:06:29,689 --> 00:06:33,689 Was that when the Muslim Emigrants arrived in Medina, 141 00:06:33,689 --> 00:06:35,689 They found its water unpalatable. 142 00:06:35,689 --> 00:06:38,689 There was a well belonging to a Jewish man, 143 00:06:38,689 --> 00:06:40,689 Known as the Well of Ruma, 144 00:06:40,689 --> 00:06:42,689 Who used to sell its fresh water; 145 00:06:42,689 --> 00:06:44,689 He sold its water, 146 00:06:44,689 --> 00:06:48,720 And among the Muslims were those who could not afford the price. 147 00:06:48,720 --> 00:06:51,720 So the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said, 148 00:06:51,720 --> 00:06:53,720 "Who will buy the Well of Ruma, 149 00:06:53,720 --> 00:06:56,720 Placing his bucket alongside the buckets of the Muslims, 150 00:06:56,720 --> 00:06:59,819 In exchange for something better for him in Paradise?" 151 00:06:59,819 --> 00:07:02,819 Thereupon 'Uthman (may Allah be pleased with him) hastened 152 00:07:02,819 --> 00:07:06,819 To fulfill the wish of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). 153 00:07:06,819 --> 00:07:08,819 He went to the Jewish man 154 00:07:08,819 --> 00:07:10,819 And negotiated with him to purchase it, 155 00:07:10,819 --> 00:07:12,819 But the man refused. 156 00:07:12,819 --> 00:07:15,819 So 'Uthman (may Allah be pleased with him) negotiated 157 00:07:15,819 --> 00:07:17,819 To buy half of it, 158 00:07:17,819 --> 00:07:21,819 Purchasing it from him for twelve thousand dirhams, 159 00:07:21,819 --> 00:07:23,819 And he dedicated it to the Muslims, 160 00:07:23,819 --> 00:07:26,819 On the condition that the well would be his for one day 161 00:07:26,819 --> 00:07:28,819 And the Jewish man's for the next. 162 00:07:28,819 --> 00:07:32,819 So the Muslims would draw water on the day of 'Uthman (may Allah be pleased with him) 163 00:07:32,819 --> 00:07:34,819 Enough to suffice them for two days. 164 00:07:34,819 --> 00:07:37,819 When the Jewish man saw this, 165 00:07:37,819 --> 00:07:39,819 He said to 'Uthman, 166 00:07:39,819 --> 00:07:41,819 "You have ruined my trade, 167 00:07:41,819 --> 00:07:43,819 So buy the other half." 168 00:07:43,819 --> 00:07:45,819 'Uthman agreed to that 169 00:07:45,819 --> 00:07:48,819 And bought it for eight thousand dirhams, 170 00:07:48,819 --> 00:07:52,819 Making the entire well a endowment for the Muslims. 171 00:07:52,819 --> 00:07:56,850 Later, the Prophet's Mosque became overcrowded with worshippers after the Conquest of Khaybar, 172 00:07:56,850 --> 00:07:59,850 And there was a house adjacent to the mosque. 173 00:07:59,850 --> 00:08:03,939 The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said, 174 00:08:03,939 --> 00:08:06,939 "Who will expand our mosque by purchasing this house, 175 00:08:06,939 --> 00:08:08,939 In exchange for a house in Paradise?" 176 00:08:08,939 --> 00:08:13,939 So 'Uthman (may Allah be pleased with him) bought the house for twenty-five thousand 177 00:08:13,939 --> 00:08:15,939 And expanded the mosque with it. 178 00:08:15,939 --> 00:08:20,420 Among what has been narrated of his generosity (may Allah be pleased with him) 179 00:08:20,420 --> 00:08:27,420 Is that the people were stricken by severe hardship and famine during the caliphate of Abu Bakr as-Siddiq (may Allah be pleased with him). 180 00:08:27,420 --> 00:08:30,420 They gathered before Abu Bakr and said, 181 00:08:30,420 --> 00:08:32,419 "The sky has withheld its rain, 182 00:08:32,419 --> 00:08:34,419 The earth has produced no vegetation, 183 00:08:34,419 --> 00:08:37,419 And the people are in dire distress." 184 00:08:37,419 --> 00:08:40,460 Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) said, 185 00:08:40,460 --> 00:08:42,460 "Disperse and be patient, 186 00:08:42,460 --> 00:08:48,620 For evening will not fall before relief comes to you from Allah, Allah willing." 187 00:08:48,620 --> 00:08:51,620 Before the remainder of that day had passed, 188 00:08:51,620 --> 00:08:56,620 A caravan belonging to 'Uthman (may Allah be pleased with him) arrived from the Levant, 189 00:08:56,620 --> 00:09:01,620 Consisting of one hundred mounts laden with everything the people needed. 190 00:09:01,620 --> 00:09:04,620 The merchants gathered at 'Uthman's door 191 00:09:04,620 --> 00:09:06,620 And knocked on it. 192 00:09:06,620 --> 00:09:09,620 'Uthman came out to them and said, 193 00:09:09,620 --> 00:09:11,620 "What do you desire?" 194 00:09:11,620 --> 00:09:12,620 They said, 195 00:09:12,620 --> 00:09:15,620 "We have learned that you have food supplies; 196 00:09:15,620 --> 00:09:19,620 Sell to us so that we may bring relief to the poor among the Muslims." 197 00:09:19,620 --> 00:09:21,620 'Uthman replied, 198 00:09:21,620 --> 00:09:23,620 "With all honor and gladness! 199 00:09:23,620 --> 00:09:25,620 "Enter and buy." 200 00:09:25,620 --> 00:09:26,620 Then he said: 201 00:09:26,620 --> 00:09:28,620 "O merchants! 202 00:09:28,620 --> 00:09:30,620 How much profit will you offer me?" 203 00:09:30,620 --> 00:09:31,620 They replied: 204 00:09:31,620 --> 00:09:33,620 "Twelve dirhams for every ten." 205 00:09:33,620 --> 00:09:35,620 'Uthman said: 206 00:09:35,620 --> 00:09:37,620 "I have been offered more." 207 00:09:37,620 --> 00:09:38,620 They said: 208 00:09:38,620 --> 00:09:40,620 "Fifteen for every ten." 209 00:09:40,620 --> 00:09:42,620 'Uthman said: 210 00:09:42,620 --> 00:09:44,620 "I have been offered more." 211 00:09:44,620 --> 00:09:45,710 The merchants said: 212 00:09:45,710 --> 00:09:47,710 "O Abu 'Amr! 213 00:09:47,710 --> 00:09:50,710 There are no merchants left in Medina besides us, 214 00:09:50,710 --> 00:09:52,710 so who could have offered you more?" 215 00:09:52,710 --> 00:09:53,710 He said: 216 00:09:53,710 --> 00:09:56,710 "Allah, Blessed and Exalted is He, has offered me more: 217 00:09:56,710 --> 00:09:58,710 ten dirhams for every single dirham. 218 00:09:58,710 --> 00:10:00,710 Can you offer me any more than that?" 219 00:10:00,710 --> 00:10:01,710 They said: 220 00:10:01,710 --> 00:10:03,710 "By Allah, no!" 221 00:10:03,710 --> 00:10:04,710 He said: 222 00:10:04,710 --> 00:10:06,710 "Then I call Allah to witness 223 00:10:06,710 --> 00:10:11,710 that I have pledged this entire caravan, with everything in it, 224 00:10:11,710 --> 00:10:14,710 as charity for the poor among the Muslims." 225 00:10:14,710 --> 00:10:21,259 Despite 'Uthman's (may Allah be pleased with him) well-known fame for wealth, riches, and abundant capital, 226 00:10:21,259 --> 00:10:27,259 he was also renowned for his ascetic detachment from the fleeting pleasures and adornments of this worldly life. 227 00:10:27,259 --> 00:10:29,259 Among the accounts transmitted about him 228 00:10:29,259 --> 00:10:33,259 is that he would serve the people the lavish meals fit for a ruler, 229 00:10:33,259 --> 00:10:37,259 yet return to his own home and eat simple vinegar and oil. 230 00:10:37,259 --> 00:10:41,320 Abu al-'Abbas al-Sarraj (may Allah have mercy on him) relates: 231 00:10:41,320 --> 00:10:45,320 "Abu Ishaq al-Qurashi said to me one day: 232 00:10:45,320 --> 00:10:50,320 'Who was the most generous of people after the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him)?' 233 00:10:50,320 --> 00:10:52,320 I replied: ''Uthman Ibn 'Affan.' 234 00:10:53,320 --> 00:10:58,320 He asked: 'How did you arrive at 'Uthman from among all people?' 235 00:10:58,320 --> 00:11:04,320 I said: 'Because I saw that true nobility manifests in two things: wealth and soul. 236 00:11:04,320 --> 00:11:11,320 And I found that 'Uthman freely gave his wealth for the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him), 237 00:11:11,320 --> 00:11:14,320 and then freely surrendered his life to protect his kin.' 238 00:11:14,320 --> 00:11:19,320 He said: 'How excellent you are, O Abu al-'Abbas!'" 239 00:11:19,320 --> 00:11:24,669 He (may Allah be pleased with him) was also among the foremost fighters striving in the cause of Allah. 240 00:11:24,669 --> 00:11:29,669 He never lagged behind in any military expedition led by the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), 241 00:11:29,669 --> 00:11:32,669 except on the day of Badr, 242 00:11:32,669 --> 00:11:37,740 when he was occupied with nursing the daughter of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him). 243 00:11:37,740 --> 00:11:40,740 He remained behind in Medina on her account, 244 00:11:40,740 --> 00:11:44,740 yet the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) assigned to him 245 00:11:44,740 --> 00:11:48,740 a full share of the spoils and rewarded him with its spiritual recompense, 246 00:11:48,740 --> 00:11:51,740 so he is counted among those who attended Badr. 247 00:11:51,740 --> 00:11:54,740 He subsequently witnessed Uhud, al-Khandaq, al-Hudaybiyyah, 248 00:11:54,740 --> 00:11:57,740 Khaybar, and the Fulfilled 'Umrah, 249 00:11:57,740 --> 00:12:00,740 and he was present at the Conquest of Mecca, Hawazin, al-Ta'if, 250 00:12:00,740 --> 00:12:02,740 and the Expedition of Tabuk. 251 00:12:02,740 --> 00:12:09,379 Among his memorable actions that history has recorded in letters of gold 252 00:12:09,379 --> 00:12:11,379 was his stance on the day of al-Hudaybiyyah. 253 00:12:11,379 --> 00:12:15,379 The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) desired 254 00:12:15,379 --> 00:12:20,379 to convey to Quraysh his true intent and purpose in coming to Mecca. 255 00:12:20,379 --> 00:12:23,379 So he called 'Uthman (may Allah be pleased with him) 256 00:12:23,379 --> 00:12:26,379 and dispatched him to Quraysh, saying: 257 00:12:26,379 --> 00:12:29,379 "Inform them that we have not come to fight or wage war, 258 00:12:29,379 --> 00:12:32,379 but rather we have come only as pilgrims performing 'Umrah"— 259 00:12:32,379 --> 00:12:34,379 meaning they sought solely to perform the lesser pilgrimage. 260 00:12:34,379 --> 00:12:37,379 So 'Uthman (may Allah be pleased with him) set out 261 00:12:37,379 --> 00:12:41,379 as directed by the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him). 262 00:12:41,379 --> 00:12:43,379 He came to Quraysh 263 00:12:43,379 --> 00:12:47,379 and delivered the message he carried to their leaders. 264 00:12:47,379 --> 00:12:50,379 When he finished delivering his message, 265 00:12:50,379 --> 00:12:51,379 they said to him: 266 00:12:51,379 --> 00:12:55,379 "If you wish to circumambulate the House, go ahead and do so." 267 00:12:55,379 --> 00:12:57,379 But he (may Allah be pleased with him) replied: 268 00:12:57,379 --> 00:12:59,379 "I would never do so 269 00:12:59,379 --> 00:13:04,379 until the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) circumambulates it first." 270 00:13:04,379 --> 00:13:09,500 When Quraysh saw this resolute stance from 'Uthman (may Allah be pleased with him)— 271 00:13:09,500 --> 00:13:12,500 a stance that displeased them greatly— 272 00:13:12,500 --> 00:13:15,500 they detained 'Uthman in their midst. 273 00:13:15,500 --> 00:13:17,500 They likely intended by this delay 274 00:13:17,500 --> 00:13:21,500 to consult among themselves regarding the current situation, 275 00:13:21,500 --> 00:13:23,500 finalize their decision, 276 00:13:23,500 --> 00:13:27,500 and then send 'Uthman (may Allah be pleased with him) back with their formal reply. 277 00:13:27,500 --> 00:13:29,500 However, his detention dragged on, 278 00:13:29,500 --> 00:13:34,600 to the point that a rumor spread among the Muslims that 'Uthman had been killed. 279 00:13:34,600 --> 00:13:39,600 When this rumor reached the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), 280 00:13:39,600 --> 00:13:41,600 he was outraged for the sake of 'Uthman and declared: 281 00:13:41,600 --> 00:13:44,600 "We shall not leave until we engage the people in battle!" 282 00:13:44,600 --> 00:13:47,600 He then called his Companions to take an oath of allegiance, 283 00:13:47,600 --> 00:13:51,600 so they rushed toward him to pledge that they would not flee; 284 00:13:51,600 --> 00:13:54,600 indeed, a group pledged allegiance to him unto death. 285 00:13:54,600 --> 00:13:58,600 The first to pledge allegiance to him was Abu Sinan al-Asadi, 286 00:13:58,600 --> 00:14:03,600 and Salamah Ibn al-Akwa' pledged allegiance to him unto death three separate times: 287 00:14:03,600 --> 00:14:06,600 among the first people, in the middle, and at the end. 288 00:14:06,600 --> 00:14:09,600 Then the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) took 289 00:14:10,600 --> 00:14:12,600 his own right hand and said: 290 00:14:12,600 --> 00:14:14,600 "This hand is 'Uthman's." 291 00:14:14,600 --> 00:14:18,600 He then struck it against his left hand and said: 292 00:14:18,600 --> 00:14:20,600 "This pledge is on behalf of 'Uthman." 293 00:14:20,600 --> 00:14:24,600 Thus, the hand of the Prophet (peace be upon him) acting on 'Uthman's behalf 294 00:14:24,600 --> 00:14:27,600 was better than 'Uthman's own hand for himself, 295 00:14:27,600 --> 00:14:31,600 and better than the hands of all the Companions for themselves. 296 00:14:31,600 --> 00:14:35,950 When the pledge of allegiance was completed and word of it reached the people of Mecca, 297 00:14:35,950 --> 00:14:38,950 they grew fearful, released 'Uthman (may Allah be pleased with him), 298 00:14:38,950 --> 00:14:40,950 and sought a peaceful reconciliation. 299 00:14:40,950 --> 00:14:45,179 The Glorious Qur'an commemorated the news of this allegiance, 300 00:14:45,179 --> 00:14:47,179 praised those who participated in it, 301 00:14:47,179 --> 00:14:49,179 and declared Allah's pleasure with them. 302 00:14:49,179 --> 00:14:51,179 Allah Almighty says: 303 00:14:51,179 --> 00:14:53,179 And during the Expedition of Tabuk, 304 00:14:53,179 --> 00:14:56,179 'Uthman (may Allah be pleased with him) equipped the Army of Hardship 305 00:14:56,179 --> 00:14:59,179 with nine hundred and fifty camels, 306 00:14:59,179 --> 00:15:02,179 completed the full thousand with fifty horses, 307 00:15:02,179 --> 00:15:07,179 and poured a thousand dinars into the lap of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). 308 00:15:07,179 --> 00:15:13,179 He also brought seven hundred ounces of gold and poured it before the Messenger of Allah, 309 00:15:13,179 --> 00:15:19,179 until the Prophet (peace be upon him) began turning it over in his lap and repeating: 310 00:15:19,179 --> 00:15:23,179 "Nothing 'Uthman does after today can ever harm him! 311 00:15:23,179 --> 00:15:27,179 Nothing 'Uthman does after today can ever harm him!" 312 00:15:27,179 --> 00:15:29,179 Imam al-Dhahabi said: 313 00:15:29,179 --> 00:15:34,179 "No one ever spent a greater contribution than the spending of 'Uthman (may Allah be pleased with him)." 314 00:15:34,179 --> 00:15:37,690 Join us in the next episode 315 00:15:37,690 --> 00:15:42,690 as we learn how the pledge of allegiance to 'Uthman for the Caliphate took place, 316 00:15:42,690 --> 00:15:47,690 along with the most significant achievements of his reign—may Allah be pleased with him and grant him contentment. 317 00:15:47,690 --> 00:15:58,539 To the Chosen One, the best companions were granted victory over anxieties, 318 00:15:58,539 --> 00:16:05,580 In the Eternal Paradise, victory increased their honor; 319 00:16:05,580 --> 00:16:13,580 They are Talhah, Ibn 'Awf, al-Zubayr, along with 320 00:16:13,580 --> 00:16:21,580 Abu 'Ubaydah, the two Sa'ds, and the Caliphs.