Yahya bin Bukayr narrates: Sayyiduna Yazid bin Abi Sufyan (may Allah be pleased with him) passed away in Syria in the year 18 AH. He had appointed Sayyiduna Mu'awiyah (may Allah be pleased with him) as his successor, and Sayyiduna Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) kept him in that position.
Tabarani recorded it.
Hadith Referenceمجمع الزوائد ومنبع الفوائد / كتاب المناقب / 16161
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:إسنادہ محض
Hadith Takhrij«اخرجه الطبراني فى المعجم الكبير (231/22)»