By placing Hadith 37157 amidst various reports regarding the Prophet’s death, Ibn Abi Shaybah provides a holistic picture. He does not sanitize the tradition; rather, he includes narrations that show the Prophet’s pain, his leaning on the shoulders of his wives, and his preparation for death. This adherence to "Asl" (foundational text) regardless of emotional weight illustrates the early scholars' commitment to historical fidelity. The hadith serves as a legal and theological anchor, reminding the Ummah (community) that the Prophet’s mission was completed, and the responsibility of guidance was transferred to his followers.
, after which God would give the kingdom to whomever He wills. The Timeline musannaf ibn abi shaybah 37157