Lives of Sahaba 27 - Uthman b. Affan 7 - Assassination: Fabricated letter & Siege - Yasir Qadhi

In this video, Shaykh Dr. Yasir Qadhi discusses the assassination of Uthman Ibn 'Affan, covering the groups from Egypt, Kufa, Basra, and AsSham that demanded reforms, the fabricated letter that incited rebellion, and the siege of Uthman's house in Medina. He examines the political grievances, the role of Ali in negotiations, the disputed authenticity of the letter, and Uthman's refusal to use force against the rebels, citing hadith and the importance of unity. The video explores the motivations of the rebels, the involvement of the Kharijites, and the broader implications for early Islamic governance.