On this occasion the Holy Prophet unveiled the private life of `Uthman and prevented him
from getting down into the grave, although it was a prominent merit of the Prophet's character
that he did not disgrace or belittle any one by making public his private life, and despite of
knowledge of others' shortcomings, ignored them; but in this case the filth was such that it
was deemed necessary to disgrace him before the whole crowd.
Since `Uthman did not show any regard for the demise of his wife (Umm Kulthum) nor was he
moved or felt sorry (for this event), and paid no heed to the cutting off his relationship with
the Holy Prophet (for being his son-in-law), he (`Uthman) had sexual intercourse on the same
night, therefore the Holy Prophet deprived him of this right and honour.
