Ibn Asakir records on the authority of Abu Huraira that the Holy Prophet said: "Uthman among the companions resembles me most in disposition".
In the traditions, it is recorded on the authority of Umm Kulsum that when she was married to Uthman, the Holy Prophet said to her: "Verily, your husband resembles most among your forefather Abraham, and your father Muhammad".
Ibn Asakir has recorded on the authority of Ibn Umar that the Holy Prophet said, "I find a resemblance in Uthman to my forefather Abraham".