The narration typically discusses the interaction between Umar ibn al-Khattab and the household of Ali ibn Abi Talib. Because this event is central to the historical narrative of both Sunni and Shia traditions, Hadith 37157 is frequently cited in debates regarding:
The Musannaf is highly valued by historians because it includes not only the words of the Prophet ( Marfu' ) but also the sayings of the Companions ( Mawquf ) and their successors ( Maqtoo' ). musannaf ibn abi shaybah 37157
It is famous for preserving not only the Prophet’s sayings but also the verdicts ( Athar ) of the Companions (Sahabah) and the Followers (Tabi’in). Why This Matters Unlike the "Six Books" (Sihah
حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ مُسْلِمٍ، قَالَ: حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ عَوْنِ بْنِ أَبِي جُحَيْفَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قَالَ: قَالَ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ: "إِنَّمَا هُوَ الْقُرْآنُ، فَمَنِ اسْتَطَاعَ أَنْ يَقْرَأَهُ فَلْيَفْعَلْ، فَإِنَّمَا الْهُدَى هُدَى اللَّهِ، وَالضَّلاَلَةُ ضَلاَلَةُ اللَّهِ". from his father
"The children of the Blue-eyed woman lie; rather they are kings, from the harshest of kings. And the first of the kings is Mu'awiyah" . Why This Matters
Unlike the "Six Books" (Sihah Sittah), Ibn Abi Shaybah compiled narrations regardless of their individual authenticity, leaving the critical evaluation to researchers. grading of this specific chain or more reports from this chapter on the Caliphate?
Abdullah ibn Numa'ir narrated to us from Hisham ibn 'Urva, from his father, from 'A'ishah (may Allah be pleased with her), who said: The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said, "Whoever performs an action without our command, it is rejected." (Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah, 37157)