As soon as Prophet (PBUH) heard these verses of the Holy Quran, he commanded Ali (RA) to give the keys back to Uthman Ibn Talha and apologize for the misbehavior. Uthman Ibn Talha was shocked to see when Ali (RA) returned the keys after Prophet (PBUH)’s command. He can not believe the fact that the Prophet (PBUH) who has conquered the Makkah, is returning keys to him. Later, Ali (RA) explained that it is Allah (SWT) who wanted Uthman Ibn Talha to have the keys of Kaaba.

At the time, Uthman Ibn Talha recited;

“I bear witness that indeed Allah is one and Muhammad (SAW) is the messenger of Allah”

Uthman Ibn Talha (RA)

Uthman Ibn Talha accepted Islam, as soon as he was accepting Islam. Jibril (AS) came once again with a message from Allah that the keys of Kaaba will remain with the family of Uthman Ibn Talha until the day of judgement.

Later, Uthman Ibn Talha (RA) became one of the greatest companions of Muhammad (PBUH) and a great Muslim.

This story is indeed an astonishing thing to know as a Muslim. Even today the keys are with the family of Uthman Ibn Talha (RA) and his family is protected by the Saudi Government.

 /  Source: siasat