Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah

It is narrated from Hazrat Imran bin Husain that a man had six slaves; at the time of his death, he set all of them free. The Holy Prophet (peace be upon him) drew lots among the slaves, freed two of them, and kept four as slaves.

It is narrated from Hazrat Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) cast lots.

Hazrat Safiyyah (may Allah be pleased with her) cast lots between Hazrat Hamzah and another person regarding the matter of the shroud.

Hazrat Malik bin Abdullah narrates that we were in the service of Hazrat Uthman. He said, "Is there anyone here from among the people of Syria?" I stood up. He said, "Convey this message to Hazrat Muawiyah: When the spoils of war arrive, separate them into five parts. Then, from these, write on one part that this is for Allah. Then draw lots, and whichever comes out, take that."

It is narrated from Hazrat Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) that when the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) intended to go on a journey, he would draw lots among his wives.

It is narrated in a similar manner from Hazrat Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her).

Hazrat Saeed bin Jubair (may Allah be pleased with him) used to draw lots.

It is narrated in the same manner from Hazrat Saeed bin Jubair (may Allah be pleased with him).

It is narrated from Hazrat Zaid bin Arqam (may Allah be pleased with him) that some people, while disputing, came to Hazrat Ali (may Allah be pleased with him). Hazrat Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) said: I will draw lots among you. Then this was mentioned before the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), and he smiled so much that his blessed teeth became visible.

It is narrated from Hazrat Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) that two men came to the presence of the Prophet ﷺ disputing over an animal. Neither of them had any witnesses. The Prophet ﷺ ordered that...

It is narrated from Hazrat Umm Salamah (may Allah be pleased with her) that the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said to two persons: Both of you should draw lots, then intend to speak the truth, and then each of you should make his share usable for the other.

Hazrat Ibn Zubair (may Allah be pleased with him) also cast lots.

Hazrat Muhammad bin Ubaidah cast lots.

It is narrated from Muhammad bin Sirin that Umar bin Abdul Aziz cast lots and then said: In my view, this is nothing but seeking decision by arrows. (This is a reference to the practice in the age of ignorance where lots were drawn using arrows.)