Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah

Hazrat Aamir bin Wathilah says that I asked Hazrat Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them) about the Sa'i between Safa and Marwah, so he replied that Ibrahim was the first to perform Sa'i.

Hazrat Saeed bin Jubair says that the people who will enter Paradise first are those who praise Allah in every condition, whether in happiness or in hardship.

Hazrat Abu Hurrah Raqashi narrates from his uncle that during the days of Tashreeq, I was holding the reins of the camel of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and was keeping people away from it. The Prophet delivered a sermon and said: O people! Every wealth and every sign that existed in the time of ignorance is under my feet until the Day of Judgment. The very first blood that has been forgiven is the blood of Rabee’ah bin Harith bin Abdul Muttalib. And Allah Almighty has decreed that the first usury to be forgiven is the usury of Abbas bin Abdul Muttalib. For you is your complete wealth; neither will you oppress nor will you be oppressed.

Hazrat Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with both of them) said while delivering a sermon in Basra that my grave will be opened first, and I do not take any pride in this.

Ibrahim narrates that in prayer, Hazrat Umar was the first to place his knees on the ground.

Hazrat Saeed bin Jubair, in the commentary of the verse { خُلِقَ الإِنْسَاْن مِنْ عَجَلٍ } of the Holy Qur'an, says that Adam (peace be upon him) was created, then the soul was breathed into him. When the soul reached his knees, he began to stand up. Allah Almighty said that { خُلِقَ الإِنْسَان مِنْ عَجَلٍ }.

Hazrat Ibn Masood narrates that the first Surah recited by the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) was Surah An-Najm.

Hazrat Mujahid says that it was said that patience is at the time of the initial shock.

Hasan narrates that the introduction of Basra was first made by Hazrat Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both).

Hazrat Hinda bin Khalid Khuzai says that the first head to be sent in Islam was that of Amr bin Humaq, which was sent to Hazrat Muawiya.

Hazrat Abu Israil says that someone told me that Hazrat Talha was the first to pledge allegiance at the hand of Hazrat Ali (may Allah be pleased with him). A villager saw this and said that this matter will not be completed. Fazl says that I asked Abu Israil why he said this? He replied, because of his hand. (Hazrat Talha's hand had become paralyzed in the Battle of Uhud)

Hazrat Amr bin Murrah says that the first person to set the condition of having guards was Hazrat Amr bin Aas. When he was afflicted with the illness of death, he sent a message to his guards to come to him with their weapons and protective gear. When they arrived, Hazrat Amr said, "Do you have the power to keep away from me that which I am about to fall victim to, i.e., death? And I appointed you for this very day." They said, "Subhan Allah! You are saying this even though the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) used to consult you and appoint you as the commander of armies." He replied, "What do you know? Perhaps the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) did so just to please my heart."

Hazrat Ata says that the very first verse revealed regarding the prohibition of wine was { یَسْأَلُونَک عَنِ الْخَمْرِ وَالْمَیْسِرِ قُلْ فِیہِمَا إِثْمَ کَبِیرٌ وَمَنَافِعُ لِلنَّاسِ }.

Hazrat Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) said that the first person to be buried in Jannat al-Baqi was Hazrat Uthman bin Maz'oon. After him, Hazrat Ibrahim bin Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) was buried.

Hazrat Abdullah says that when you see something new coming into existence, continue to act upon the first thing.

Hazrat Firas bin Yahya says that I saw a page in Hajjaj's prison on which dots had been placed. Those were the first dots I had ever seen. I took that page to Hazrat Sha'bi and showed it to him, and he said, "Continue in your own way and do not place dots with your own hand."

Hazrat Abdullah bin Abi Bakr and Hazrat Ibn Abi Najeeh state that the practice of performing prayer at the time of execution was first started by Hazrat Khubaib bin Adi.

The Prophet Muhammad said that the first instance of zihar in Islam was done with Khawilah. After the zihar, she came to the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, and presented the whole incident. The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, called her husband. And these verses of the Holy Qur'an were revealed { قَدْ سَمِعَ اللَّہُ قَوْلَ الَّتِی تُجَادِلُک فِی زَوْجِہَا }

Hazrat Hakam states that the first introduction of Kufa was made by Hazrat Ibn Zubair.

Hazrat Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them) narrates that Hazrat Umar made his slave named Abu Umayyah a mukatab (contracted for freedom). He paid his agreed amount for the contract. Hazrat Ikrimah states that this was the first amount of kitabah (contract for freedom) paid in Islam.

Hazrat Jundub bin Abdullah narrates that after a person dies, the first thing that emits odor from his body is his stomach. Therefore, put only pure things into your stomach.

Hazrat Yazid bin Abi Habib says that Hazrat Mirthad bin Abdullah Yazni was the first person to go to the mosque in Egypt. Whenever anything was brought to him, he would certainly give charity from it.

It is narrated from Hazrat Abu Musa that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: The first person to enter the bathhouse and the first for whom a stone for removing hair was placed was Hazrat Sulaiman. When he entered the bathhouse and saw its heat, he said: Alas, the punishment of Allah! Alas, how will it be before it comes?

Hazrat Abu Israeel says that I first recognized Hazrat Hakam on the day Hazrat Sha’bi passed away. When someone would come to ask a religious ruling, they would say: Go and ask Hakam bin Utaybah about the issue.

Ayyub says that when we first began to associate with Hazrat Ikrimah, he said, "Will your beauty be as good as his?!"

Hazrat Yahya bin Abi Kathir states that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) first married Hazrat Khadijah bint Khuwaylid. Then he married Hazrat Sawda bint Zam‘a, then Hazrat Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) bint Abi Bakr in Mecca, and her marriage was consummated in Medina. Then in Medina, he married Hazrat Zaynab bint Khuzaymah Hilaliyah. Then Hazrat Umm Salamah bint Abi Umayyah, then from Banu Mustaliq, Hazrat Juwayriya bint Harith, then Hazrat Maymunah bint Harith, who had gifted herself to the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him). Then Hazrat Safiyyah bint Huyayy, then Hazrat Zaynab bint Jahsh, who was the wife of Hazrat Zayd bin Harithah. Hazrat Zaynab bint Khuzaymah passed away before Hazrat Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). He married Hazrat Hafsa bint Umar, Hazrat Umm Habibah bint Abi Sufyan, a woman from Kindah, and a woman from Banu Kalb. He married a total of fourteen women.

Hazrat Yazid bin Abi Yazid narrates from a person that the first banner was tied by Ibrahim. He received news that a people had attacked Hazrat Lut and had taken him captive. Ibrahim tied a banner and, taking his slaves and freedmen, went towards them, reached them, and rescued Hazrat Lut and his household and brought them back.

Hazrat Hakeem bin Muawiyah narrates that I heard the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, say: "You will be gathered in such a state that some of you will be on foot, some mounted, and some dragged on their faces. You will be presented before Allah's court, and your mouths will not be permitted to speak. The first part of your body to speak will be your thigh."

Hazrat Abu Darda states that on the Day of Judgment, the very first thing I will be questioned about is this: "O Abu Darda! You had knowledge, so what did you do with what you knew?"

A man from the army of Hazrat Muslim bin Uqbah narrates that when I came to Madinah, I entered the mosque of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him. I prayed with Abdul Malik bin Marwan. Abdul Malik said to me, "Are you from this army?" I said, "Yes." He said, "May your mother lose you! Do you know whom you are going to fight? You are going to fight the first child born in the Islamic state. You are going to fight the son of the disciple (Hazrat Zubair) of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him. You are going to fight the son of Hazrat Asma, the possessor of the two belts. You are going to fight the one whom the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, gave tahneek (chewed date). By God, if you go to him during the day, you will find him fasting, and if you go to him at night, you will find him standing in prayer. If all the people of the earth agree on his killing, Allah Almighty will throw them all face down into Hell." The man says that only a few days had passed when Abdul Malik was made caliph. He sent us to kill Hazrat Abdullah bin Zubair, and we killed him. ! !

Hazrat Abu Haritha's father narrates from his grandfather that the names Abdul Malik and Abdul Aziz were first given to Marwan's sons. Abdul Malik was the first to combine the Zuhr, Asr, Isha, and Maghrib prayers.

Ibrahim says that Ibrahim was the first to deliver a sermon from the pulpit.

Hazrat Ka'b states that the first to make dinar and dirham was Hazrat Adam, and he said that life can be properly managed only through them.

It is narrated from Hazrat Abu Dharr that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: The truthful merchant will be the first to enter Paradise.

It is narrated similarly through another chain.

It is narrated from Hazrat Salman that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: The believer will first be given glad tidings of fragrance, sweet basil, and everlasting Paradise. While giving the believer the first glad tidings, it will be said: O friend of Allah! Rejoice. You have come to the best place. May Allah forgive those who followed you. Abu Abdullah says that only one Sheikh has narrated this hadith, that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: Allah accepts the supplication of those who seek forgiveness for you, and Allah accepts the testimony of those who bear witness in your favor.

Hazrat Abdullah bin Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) narrates that the first person to keep a dog was Hazrat Noah. He said, "O my Lord! You have commanded me to build the ark. I work on the ark all day, but at night they come and ruin it. Whatever work I do, they spoil it. My task has become very prolonged for me!" Allah Almighty sent revelation to Hazrat Noah, saying, "O Noah! Keep a dog for the protection of your ark." Hazrat Noah kept a dog. Hazrat Noah worked during the day and slept at night. When the disobedient people of his nation came at night to damage the ark, the dog started barking. Upon this, Hazrat Noah woke up and attacked them, causing all of them to flee. In this way, Hazrat Noah succeeded in his purpose.

It is narrated from Hazrat Abu Huraira that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said: On the Day of Judgment, the very first thing to be accounted for will be prayer. If it is found to be complete, the person will be successful and prosperous, and if the prayer is deficient, he will be unsuccessful and at a loss.

Hazrat Sa’d bin Malik and Hazrat Abu Bakrah state that we heard the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, say: Whoever attributes himself to someone other than his father, while he knows that his father is someone else, Paradise is forbidden for that person. Hazrat Sa’d bin Malik was the first person to shoot an arrow in the path of Allah. Hazrat Abu Bakrah was the first person among the delegation of Banu Thaqif to present himself before the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him.