It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abdur Rahman bin Abu Umairah Muzani that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said about Sayyiduna Muawiyah (may Allah be pleased with him): "O Allah! Make him a guide and one who is guided, grant him guidance and guide others through him."

The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "O Allah! Teach Muawiyah the knowledge of accounting and save him from punishment." This hadith is narrated from Sayyiduna Irbad bin Sariyah, Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Abbas, Sayyiduna Abdur Rahman bin Abu Umairah Muzani, Sayyiduna Muslamah bin Makhlad (may Allah be pleased with them), and it has also been narrated mursal by Shurayh bin Ubaid and Hariz bin Uthman.