Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah 34652 — The virtue of the Arabs

Husayn al-Muzani (may Allah have mercy on him) said that Sayyiduna Umar bin al-Khattab (may Allah be pleased with him) said: "The likeness of the Arabs is only that of a gentle camel that follows the one who leads it. So their leader should look to where he is guiding them. As for me, by the Lord of the Ka'bah! I will most certainly put them upon the straight path."