Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah 24927 — Reports on drawing lots

Malik bin Abdullah said: We were with Sayyiduna Uthman (may Allah be pleased with him), and he said: Is there anyone here from the people of Syria? I stood up. He said: Convey this message to Sayyiduna Mu'awiyah (may Allah be pleased with him): When spoils of war come, set apart five shares from them, then write on each of these shares that it is for Allah, then draw lots, and take whichever comes out.