Title: The Preservation of Prophetic Legacy: An Analysis of Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah, Hadith 37157

The report indexed as #37157 in the widely-used Shathri edition—and often linked with the Kitab al-Fitann (Book of Tribulations)—recounts a notable exchange involving Safinah, a freed slave of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

In this narration, Safinah is asked about the Umayyad claims to the Caliphate. His response is blunt and legendary:

Structure: It is organized by Fiqh (legal) chapters, making it a vital resource for understanding the legal and historical views of the early Muslim community. Theological Utility