Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah 37157 Jun 2026

“Al-Fadl narrated to us, from Hashraj ibn Nabatah, from Sa'id ibn Jumhan, who said: I said to Safinah (the companion of the Prophet): 'The Banu Umayyah claim that the Caliphate belongs to them!' Safinah replied: 'The children of the blue-eyed woman lie! Rather, they are kings, among the harshest of kings, and the first of the kings is Mu'awiyah.'”

This report details an incident following the death of the Prophet Muhammad, during the period when Abu Bakr was being appointed as the first Caliph. It focuses on a tense interaction between and Fatimah bint Muhammad (the Prophet's daughter). The Text (Translated)

This same report is found in other major collections with slight variations: Sunan al-Tirmidhi: Hadith 2226 (classified as Sunan Abi Dawud: Hadith 4646. Musnad Ahmad:

According to the report narrated by , the freed slave of Umar: musannaf ibn abi shaybah 37157

Safinah (ra) uses the term "Banu al-Zarqa'" (Children of the blue-eyed woman), which was a derogatory reference to the ancestry of the Umayyads, specifically related to the mother of Marwan ibn al-Hakam [21]. Parallel Narrations:

Note: This specific narration is closely linked in theme and chain to the narration found in Jami' at-Tirmidhi (2226). Key Themes of Narration 37157 1. Definition of Caliphate vs. Kingship

Frequently cites this and similar reports to highlight the pressures applied to the family of the Prophet during this transition. Source Details Information Author Abu Bakr Ibn Abi Shaybah (d. 235 AH) Work Al-Musannaf Modern Edition Often found in Volume 7 or 8 (e.g., Dar al-Faruq edition ) Chapter Kitab al-Maghazi (The Book of Expeditions/History) Umar attacked Fatimah and burned her house down - Mahajjah “Al-Fadl narrated to us, from Hashraj ibn Nabatah,

"حَدَّثَنَا الْفَضْلُ حَدَّثَنَا حَشْرَجُ بْنُ نَبَاتَةَ، قَالَ: حَدَّثَنِي سَعِیدُ بْنُ جُمْهَانَ قُلْتُ لِسَفِینَةِ، إنَّ بَنِي أُمَيَّةَ يَزْعُمُونَ، أَنَّ الْخِلَافَةَ فِیهِمْ، قَالَ: كَذَبَ بَنُو الزَّرْقَاءِ، بَلْ هُمْ مُلُوكٌ مِنْ أَشَدَّاءِ الْمُلُوكِ، وَأَوَّلُ الْمُلُوكِ مُعَاوِيَةُ." [21] English Translation:

"'Amr ibn al-'As said: 'By Allah, if Abu Bakr and 'Umar left this wealth [of the state] while some of it was permissible for them, then they were truly deluded and deficient in judgment. But I swear by Allah that they were neither deluded nor deficient! And if they were two men for whom this wealth [that we have acquired after them] was forbidden, then we are surely ruined. By Allah, the delusion is on our part.'"

This makes the Musannaf an indispensable resource for understanding how early Muslims applied Islamic law in their daily lives. Contextualizing Hadith 37157 The Text (Translated) This same report is found

The primary text of Hadith 37157 is recorded as follows:

As we reflect on this hadith, we are reminded to evaluate our actions and ensure they align with Islamic teachings. We must strive to cultivate sincerity in our worship, seeking to please Allah (the Almighty) and following the guidance of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). By doing so, we can foster a deeper connection with our Creator and strengthen our faith.