Sahih Ibn Hibban 6909

Translation

✧ A man asked Ibn Umar about Uthman: 'Did he witness Badr?' He said, 'No.' He said, 'Did he witness the Pledge of al-Ridwan?' He said, 'No.' He said, 'Was he among those who turned back on the day the two hosts met?' He said, 'Yes.' The man said, 'Allah is greatest,' then departed. It was said to Ibn Umar, 'What have you done? This man will go and tell people that you disparaged Uthman.' He said, 'Bring him back to me.' When he came, he said, 'Do you remember what you asked me about?' He said, 'I asked you about Uthman: did he witness Badr? You said no.' He said, 'Indeed, the Messenger of Allah ﷺ sent him on an errand of his on the day of Badr and allotted him a share.' He said, 'And I asked you: did he witness the Pledge of al-Ridwan? You said no.' He said, 'Indeed, the Messenger of Allah ﷺ sent him on an errand of his, then struck his own hand over Uthman's hand. Which of the two is better: the hand of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ or the hand of Uthman?' He said, 'And I asked you: was he among those who turned back on the day the two hosts met? You said yes.' He said, 'Indeed, Allah says, "Satan only caused them to slip because of some of what they earned, but Allah has pardoned them. Indeed, Allah is Forgiving, Forbearing" (3:155). Go and strive as hard as you can.'

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