It is narrated from Imam al-Sha'bi (may Allah have mercy on him) that Sayyiduna al-Mughirah bin Shu'bah (may Allah be pleased with him) remained governor of Kufah for ten years and passed away in the year 50 AH; then Sayyiduna Mu'awiyah (may Allah be pleased with him) handed over the governorship of Kufah to Ziyad. The narrations are entirely sound that Sayyiduna al-Mughirah (may Allah be pleased with him) became governor of Kufah in the year 41 AH and passed away in the year 50 AH.