Is it true that when Uthman ibn Affan removed Amr ibn al-Aas from the governorship of Egypt, the latter bore a grudge against him and divorced his sister, and that the people of Egypt disliked Amr's removal and the appointment of Abdullah ibn Abi Sarh in his place because of the Prophet's—peace and blessings be upon him—anger with Ibn Abi Sarh before his death?
Historical texts mention that the reason behind Uthman's dismissal of Amr ibn al-Aas from the governorship of Egypt was the Egyptians' complaint about him and their desire for a softer governor, whereupon he appointed Abdullah ibn Abi Sarh over them.
A Muslim should avoid delving into the disputes that occurred among the Companions and judging them, as this is of no benefit and may lead to diminishing their status. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, forbade taking them as targets and commanded to refrain from speaking ill of them.
Ahl al-Sunnah wal-Jama'ah (the People of the Sunnah and the Community) hold the view of refraining from discussing the disputes that occurred among the Companions, maintaining good opinion of them, interpreting their actions favorably, and considering them as mujtahids (those who strive to form an independent judgment based on Islamic sources) who did not intend disobedience. They believe that Allah was pleased with them and praised them in the Qur'an.
Speaking about the disputes among the Companions is a graver sin than speaking about others, and a Muslim must seek forgiveness for them.
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