While Safina labels Mu'awiyah as the "first of the kings," Sunnite scholars generally view him as a companion of the Prophet. They interpret Safina’s words as a description of his method of rule
(the period of the first four Caliphs and briefly Hasan ibn Ali) and the subsequent hereditary rule initiated by the Umayyad dynasty. Mu'awiyah's Status: musannaf ibn abi shaybah 37157
All authentic versions trace back to ‘Abdullah ibn Umar (RA) from the Prophet, or through other companions like Abu Sa’id al-Khudri. While Safina labels Mu'awiyah as the "first of
The report numbered Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah is a historical narration ( The report numbered Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah is
Before analyzing the specific number, one must understand the book’s authority.
Report 37157 falls under the section dedicated to stories of asceticism and the refined manners of the companions, which serves as a moral and spiritual guide for readers. Key Figures Mentioned