Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah 37157 [upd] -

Scholars use narration 37157 to provide a nuanced view of the Umayyad period. While many Sunni works acknowledge the administrative and expansionist successes of the Umayyads, narrations like this from the Musannaf serve as a reminder of the early community's critical view regarding the loss of the prophetic model of leadership.

Musannaf of Ibn Abi Shaybah (Tahqiq & Tashkil) - SifatuSafwa musannaf ibn abi shaybah 37157

This narration is often cited by scholars to distinguish between the (The Rightly Guided) and the subsequent monarchical systems . Scholars use narration 37157 to provide a nuanced

According to related narrations found in Jami` at-Tirmidhi (2226), Safina often referenced the Prophet’s statement that the "Caliphate of Prophethood" would last for 30 years, after which it would become a kingdom. According to related narrations found in Jami` at-Tirmidhi

The Musannaf was compiled by (159H–235H), a renowned Sunni scholar. It is one of the oldest and largest Hadith collections in existence, containing approximately 39,000 reports.

Unlike the "Sahih" collections, a Musannaf includes not only the words of the Prophet (Marfoo') but also reports from his Companions (Mawqoof) and their followers (Maqtoo').

Said bin Jumhan said to Safina, "The Banu Umayya claim that the Caliphate is among them." Safina replied, "The children of the blue-eyed (Banu al-Zarqa) have lied. Rather, they are kings among the harshest of kings, and the first of the kings was Muawiyah". Historical Context and Significance