“Uthman has purchased Paradise”
Hazrat Musleh-e-Maud (ra) states:
“At times, the Companions (ra) would sell the items and provisions in their homes and fulfil the expenditure for the battles. In fact, we also find examples whereby they sold all their properties and possessions and spent it for the sake of others and provided them for all their needs. For example, on one occasion, the Holy Prophet (sa) came out and stated, ‘Our army is leaving for an expedition, but the believers do not have any possessions. Is there anyone who wants to earn a good deed?’ Upon hearing this, Hazrat Uthman (ra) immediately stood up and whatever he had earned in profit, he presented it to the Holy Prophet (sa) in order to fulfil the expenses of the Muslim [army]. Observing this, the Holy Prophet (sa) stated, ‘Uthman has purchased Paradise!’
“Similarly, on one occasion a water-well was available to buy and since the Muslims in those days were facing extreme hardship owing to the lack of water, the Holy Prophet (sa) asked if there was anyone who wanted to earn a good deed. Hazrat Uthman (ra) submitted, ‘O Messenger (sa) of Allah! I am present and at your service.’ Following this, Hazrat Uthman (ra) purchased the water-well and donated it to the Muslims. Once again, the Holy Prophet (sa) stated, ‘Uthman has purchased Paradise!’ Similarly on another occasion the Holy Prophet (sa) used these same words. In short, there were three such occasions where the Holy Prophet (sa) stated that Hazrat Uthman (ra) had purchased Paradise.”
(Khutbat-e-Mahmud, Vol. 19, pp. 98-99, Khutbah Jumu’ah Farmudah 18 February 1938)