It is narrated from Yazid bin Moheb that Sayyiduna Uthman (may Allah be pleased with him) said to Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both): Decide among the people. He replied: I will neither be a judge between two men nor an imam of two men. O Uthman! Did you not hear the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) say that whoever seeks refuge with Allah Almighty, he has sought a great refuge? Sayyiduna Uthman (may Allah be pleased with him) said: Yes, of course. He said: Then I seek refuge with Allah Almighty from you appointing me as an official. So Sayyiduna Uthman (may Allah be pleased with him) excused him, but said: Do not narrate this hadith to anyone else.