This paper provides a critical examination of Hadith 37157 found in al-Musannaf by Ibn Abi Shaybah (d. 235 AH). The narration, transmitted through the authority of Jubayr ibn Nufayr, addresses the inherent tension between human moral agency and divine providence. By analyzing the text, its chain of transmission ( isnad ), and its theological implications within early Islamic thought, this paper argues that the hadith serves as a foundational text for understanding the development of Sunni orthodoxy regarding the ontological status of "guidance" ( hidayah ) and "error" ( dalal ). The analysis highlights how Ibn Abi Shaybah’s contextualization of this report reflects the early community's attempt to reconcile the existence of religious schism with the concept of a divinely ordained salvation history.
For further reading or to verify specific Arabic wording, you can access digitized versions of the collection on platforms like the Internet Archive . Musannaf Ibn-e-Abi Shaibah Urdu - Internet Archive musannaf ibn abi shaybah 37157
: It is valued by researchers for preserving early legal opinions and historical perspectives that predated the more standardized "Six Books" of hadith. For further study, you can access the digitized text of entry 37157 of the chain of narrators ( ) for this specific entry? This paper provides a critical examination of Hadith
While Safinah identifies Mu'awiyah (may Allah be pleased with him) as the "first of the kings," Sunni tradition generally maintains a respectful view of him as a Sahabi (Companion) while acknowledging the shift in the nature of governance during his reign. About the Source: Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah By analyzing the text, its chain of transmission
Hadith 37157 falls within the chapters dealing with divine decree ( Qadar ) and sectarianism. The narration deals with the proliferation of erroneous sects and the believer's relationship to them. It serves as a poignant reminder of the early Muslim anxiety regarding the fragmentation of the community ( Ummah ). This paper will explore the text of the hadith, verify its authenticity based on classical rijal (biographical) criticism, and exposit its theological weight concerning the interplay between human innovation ( bid'ah ) and divine allowance.