In standard editions of the Tabaqat, page 269 of the third volume typically falls under the biographical accounts of the early Meccan converts. Hadith 3714 is a part of the chain of transmission (isnad) that Ibn Sa'd uses to verify the virtues and specific life events of a particular companion. This section often details:
Do not cite this narration as “Ibn Sa‘d said…” to prove anything religiously binding. Instead, cite the sahih versions from Bukhari or Muslim. If you need to reference Ibn Sa‘d for historical completeness, always add a disclaimer: “With a very weak chain containing al-Waqidi, but the meaning is corroborated by authentic hadith.” tabaqat al kubra. vol. 3 pg. 269 h. 3714
Kitab al-Tabaqat al-Kubra by Muhammad ibn Sa‘d (d. 230 AH / 845 CE) The Volume: 3 (Traditionally, this volume covers the Ṣaḥābah who participated in Badr, and the Ṭabaqah of those who converted after the conquest of Mecca, including key figures like al-‘Abbas, Hamza’s family, etc.) The Page: 269 (Edition-dependent, but likely the Beirut: Dar Sadir or similar standard print) The Narration Number: 3714 (Ibn Sa‘d’s numbering system is consistent across major editions) In standard editions of the Tabaqat, page 269
"Tabaqat al-Kubra" (The Great Classes) is a renowned Arabic book on the history of Islam, written by Muhammad ibn Sa'd ibn Mani' al-Bakri, commonly known as Ibn Sa'd. The book is a collection of biographies of prominent figures in Islamic history, arranged in classes or generations. Instead, cite the sahih versions from Bukhari or Muslim
: Scholars like Aisha Bewley have translated this volume, making these detailed 9th-century accounts accessible for modern historical research.