Abu Habibah (may Allah have mercy on him) says that he entered the house of Hazrat Uthman Ghani (may Allah be pleased with him) during the days when Hazrat Uthman (may Allah be pleased with him) was besieged. There, Hazrat Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) was seeking permission to speak with Hazrat Uthman (may Allah be pleased with him). Hazrat Uthman (may Allah be pleased with him) granted him permission. So he stood up, and after praising and glorifying Allah, he said: I heard the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) say that after me you will face tribulations and disagreements. Someone asked, O Messenger of Allah, who will be responsible for us? The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: You must adhere to your leader and his companions. Saying this, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) pointed towards Hazrat Uthman (may Allah be pleased with him).