This entry is closely linked to the well-known "Hadith of the Thirty Years," also recorded in other major collections like Sunan al-Tirmidhi
Frequently cites this and similar reports to highlight the pressures applied to the family of the Prophet during this transition. Source Details Information Author Abu Bakr Ibn Abi Shaybah (d. 235 AH) Work Al-Musannaf Modern Edition Often found in Volume 7 or 8 (e.g., Dar al-Faruq edition ) Chapter Kitab al-Maghazi (The Book of Expeditions/History) Umar attacked Fatimah and burned her house down - Mahajjah musannaf ibn abi shaybah 37157
The report numbered in Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah is found in the Kitab al-Zuhd This entry is closely linked to the well-known
Saeed bin Jumhan reported: I said to Safina (a companion of the Prophet): "The Banu Umayya (Umayyads) claim that the Caliphate is among them!" He replied: "The sons of al-Zarqa have lied. Rather, they are kings from among the harshest kings, and the first of the kings was Muawiyah." Key Components of the Narration Rather, they are kings from among the harshest
If you are looking to study this further, the is an essential resource for understanding the "Athar" (reports from the companions). Unlike later collections that focused strictly on the Prophetic Sunnah, Ibn Abi Shaybah preserved the legal and historical opinions of the first generations of Muslims.
Specifically, narration 37157 often pertains to the complex political period following the passing of the Prophet (ﷺ), particularly regarding the Saqifah (the gathering to choose a successor) and the initial tensions surrounding the oath of allegiance ( bay'ah ). The Historical Significance