Musnad Ahmad 293

‘Abd al-Quddus ibn al-Hajjaj narrated to us; Safwan narrated to us; Abu al-Mukharriq, Zuhayr ibn Salim, narrated to me that ‘Umayr ibn Sa‘d al-Ansari, whom ‘Umar had appointed governor of Homs, related the report. ‘Umar said to Ka‘b, ‘I am asking you about something, so do not conceal it from me.’ He said, ‘By Allah, I will conceal nothing I know from you.’ ‘Umar asked, ‘What do you fear most for the community of Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him?’ He said, ‘Misguiding leaders.’ ‘Umar said, ‘You have spoken truly. The Messenger of Allah confided that to me and informed me of it.’