The extent of the truth of the claim that 'Uthman favored his relatives and that this was the cause of the rebellion against him
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Question:
This is one of the questions from the audience. He says: Honorable Shaykh, peace be upon you, and Allah's mercy and blessings. To what extent is it true that one of the causes of the rebellion against 'Uthman (may Allah be pleased with him) was that he favored his relatives and his paternal cousins?
Answer:
This is from the enemies. This is a lie from the enemies. This is a lie from the enemies. And even if this were true, that he exercised independent legal reasoning and gave to one of his relatives, this does not permit rebellion against him (may Allah be pleased with him). It does not permit rebellion against him, even though this is a lie. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
This is one of the questions from the audience. He says: Honorable Shaykh, peace be upon you, and Allah's mercy and blessings. To what extent is it true that one of the causes of the rebellion against 'Uthman (may Allah be pleased with him) was that he favored his relatives and his paternal cousins?
Answer:
This is from the enemies. This is a lie from the enemies. This is a lie from the enemies. And even if this were true, that he exercised independent legal reasoning and gave to one of his relatives, this does not permit rebellion against him (may Allah be pleased with him). It does not permit rebellion against him, even though this is a lie. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
سيرة الخليفتين عثمان وعلي رضي الله عنهما — alfawzan.live (50:31)
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