Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah 37157 |top| Jun 2026
For the Hadith student: Study the Musannaf as a window into early ikhtilaf (disagreement) and the transmission of fiqh . Number 37157 is a perfect case study in why Sanad (chain) analysis is the unique science of this Ummah. It teaches us that not everything in a "Hadith book" is prophetic in the strictest sense—yet everything has a purpose in preserving the legacy of Islam.
Unlike a "Sahih" collection, which focuses exclusively on authentic prophetic traditions, a Musannaf is organized by legal topics ( fiqh ) and includes: Sayings attributed to the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). Mauquf: Sayings and actions of the Companions ( Sahaba ). Maqtu’: Rulings from the Successors ( Tabi’un ). musannaf ibn abi shaybah 37157
, after which God would give the kingdom to whomever He wills. The Timeline For the Hadith student: Study the Musannaf as
A similar version of this report, often including the famous "The Caliphate is thirty years" statement, is found in Sunan al-Tirmidhi (Hadith 2226) [21]. About Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah Musannaf of Ibn Abi Shaybah Unlike a "Sahih" collection, which focuses exclusively on
(Ibn Abi Shaybah, 37157, chain weak but matn supported).