Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah 37157 -
Title: The Theology of Guidance: An Analysis of al-Musannaf Hadith 37157 and the Dynamics of Divine Will
The Status of the Ahl al-Bayt: The respect and friction between the prominent figures of the early community. musannaf ibn abi shaybah 37157
The Ruling and Authenticity of 37157
When a scholar sees the number "37157," their first question is: Is it authentic? Title: The Theology of Guidance: An Analysis of
Title: Unveiling the Musannaf of Ibn Abi Shaybah: A Treasure Trove of Islamic Knowledge Obtain the full Arabic text including the complete
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The Nature of Kingship and Caliphate: In several editions (such as the Al-Hut edition found on IslamicBook.ws), report 37157 is a narration from Safinah, a freed slave of the Prophet Muhammad. He is asked about the Umayyads' claim to the Caliphate and responds by calling them "kings of the harshest kind," stating that the true Caliphate lasted for thirty years, followed by kingship, beginning with Muawiyah.
By placing Hadith 37157 amidst various reports regarding the Prophet’s death, Ibn Abi Shaybah provides a holistic picture. He does not sanitize the tradition; rather, he includes narrations that show the Prophet’s pain, his leaning on the shoulders of his wives, and his preparation for death. This adherence to "Asl" (foundational text) regardless of emotional weight illustrates the early scholars' commitment to historical fidelity. The hadith serves as a legal and theological anchor, reminding the Ummah (community) that the Prophet’s mission was completed, and the responsibility of guidance was transferred to his followers.
