مصنف ابن ابي شيبه
Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah
كتاب الأمراءBook of Governors
ما ذكر من حديث الأمراء والدخول عليهمNarrations Regarding the Words of Rulers and Entering Their Courts
Hadith 32747
٣٢٧٤٧ - حدثنا ابن نمير عن إسماعيل بن إبراهيم عن عبد الملك بن عمير قال: قال معاوية: ما زلت أطمع في الخلافة منذ قال لي رسول اللَّه ﷺ: "يا معاوية إن ملكت فأحسن" (١). (تم كتاب الأمراء والحمد للَّه رب العالمين وصلى اللَّه على سيدنا محمد وعلى آله وصحبه وسلم) (٢)
Abdul Malik bin Umair narrates that Hazrat Muawiyah (may Allah be pleased with him) said: I have continuously desired the caliphate since the Messenger of Allah said to me (peace and blessings be upon him) said to me: If you are given authority/rule, then treat people well. The Book of Governors, and all praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds, and blessings and peace be upon Muhammad, his family. "The Book of Governors is completed." And all praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds.
