It is said, according to Sunni Muslim accounts, that before returning to Syria, the governor Muawiyah, Uthman's cousin, suggested that Uthman should come with him to Syria as the atmosphere there was peaceful.
Dikatakan, menurut catatan Sunni Muslim, bahwa sebelum kembali ke Suriah, gubernur Muawiyah , sepupu Utsman, menyarankan bahwa Utsman harus datang bersamanya ke Suriah karena suasana di sana damai.