It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Dharr (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: One is better than two, two are better than three, and three are better than four, so remain with the congregation. Allah Almighty will never unite my Ummah upon anything other than guidance.

It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Dharr (may Allah be pleased with him), the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Whoever opposes the congregation of Muslims even by a span, he has cast off the rope of Islam from his neck.

Rabi’ bin Hirash says: During the days when people rebelled against Sayyiduna Uthman (may Allah be pleased with him) and set out towards him, I went to the service of Sayyiduna Hudhayfah bin Yaman (may Allah be pleased with him) in Madain during those very nights. He said to me: "Rabi’! What has your people done?" I said: "Which of their actions are you asking about?" He said: "Who are the people that have gone towards Sayyiduna Uthman (may Allah be pleased with him)?" So I mentioned the names of some of those who had gone. He said: "I heard the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) say: Whoever separates from the congregation of Muslims and tries to disgrace the leadership and government, he will meet Allah in such a state that he will have no honor in the sight of Allah."

It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Bakrah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Whoever honors the king appointed by Allah in this world, Allah will honor him on the Day of Resurrection, and whoever humiliates and disgraces the king appointed by Allah in this world, Allah will disgrace and dishonor him on the Day of Resurrection.