(366) بَابُ مَنْ دَعَا صَاحِبَهُ فَيَخْتَصِرُ وَيَنْقُصُ مِنَ اسْمِهِ شَيْئًا
Umm Kulthum, the daughter of Thumama, related that she went outto answer a call of nature,. Her brother, al-Makhariq ibn Thumama, said,"Go to 'A'isha and ask her about 'Uthman ibn 'Affan. People have said alot about him. She said, "I went to her and said, 'One of your brotherssends you greetings and asks you about 'Uthman ibn 'Affan.' 'A'isha said,'Peace be upon and the mercy of Allah.' 'A'isha then went on, 'I testifythat I saw 'Uthman in this house one hot night when the Prophet, may Allahbless him and grant him peace, had received revelation through Jibril.The Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, struck the palm -or held the hand - of Ibn 'Affan, saying, 'Write, 'Uthma! Allah hasplaced in this house with His Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant himpeace, only a man who is honoured with Him. If anyone curses Ibn 'Affan,the curse of Allah is on him.'"
Reference: Al-Adab Al-Mufrad 828
In-book reference: Book 34, Hadith 18
English translation: Book 34, Hadith 828