Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both) narrates: In the blessed era of the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him), we used to consider Sayyiduna Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him), then Sayyiduna Umar (may Allah be pleased with him), and then Sayyiduna Uthman (may Allah be pleased with him) as superior to all other companions, and then we would remain silent.