The questioner : Is this statement authentic from 'Uthman (may Allah be pleased with him) when he was once asked why the fitnahs and disturbances occurred during his time?
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The questioner : Is this statement authentic from 'Uthman (may Allah be pleased with him) when he was once asked why the fitnahs and disturbances occurred during his time, and he answered them by saying: "Because those before me were ruled by me or by people like me, whereas today I am ruling over people like you."
The Shaykh : I do not know.
The questioner : Yes, and may Allah reward you with good.
The Shaykh : And may Allah protect you, if Allah wills.
The questioner: Peace be upon you.
The Shaykh : And upon you be peace, and the mercy of Allah and His blessings.
The Shaykh : I do not know.
The questioner : Yes, and may Allah reward you with good.
The Shaykh : And may Allah protect you, if Allah wills.
The questioner: Peace be upon you.
The Shaykh : And upon you be peace, and the mercy of Allah and His blessings.
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