Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah 31484 — What the Prophet (peace and blessings)

Sayyiduna Sa'd (may Allah be pleased with him) said: One day the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) came toward us from al-Aliyah, until he (peace and blessings be upon him) passed by the mosque of Banu Mu'awiyah. He (peace and blessings be upon him) entered the mosque and prayed two units in it, and we too prayed with him (peace and blessings be upon him). He (peace and blessings be upon him) made a long supplication to his Lord, and then he (peace and blessings be upon him) turned to us and said: I asked my Lord for three things. My Lord gave me two things and refused me one. I asked my Lord not to destroy my nation through famine, and Allah honoured this supplication with acceptance. I also asked Him not to destroy my nation through drowning, and Allah honoured this supplication too with acceptance. And I also asked that there should be no warfare within the nation, and Allah refused.