A tabi’i known for extreme precision and piety. Consensus on his reliability. Reliable.
Knowing that Hadith 6929 is verified (sahih) means we can confidently use it for:
: Hadith numbering in Musnad Ahmad can vary between different editions (such as the Maymaniyya or the Al-Risala editions). While 6929 in several digital databases refers to the Ammar ibn Yasir narration, some other editions may list a different hadith, such as one regarding the Day of Judgment, under that specific number. Aḥmad (أحمد) ahmad:6929 - Ḥadīth Unlocked
Before examining specific narrations, it is critical to understand how a hadith in the Musnad is "verified." The grading notes and authenticity comments (like "sahih" or "da'if") we see in many modern copies of the book were not written by Imam Ahmad himself. He compiled the narrations but did not provide a systematic grading for them.
According to the narration of Musnad Ahmad (6929), Mu'awiyah, having heard this, turned to Amr ibn al-Aas and said: musnad ahmad 6929 verified
The number "6929" can be a point of confusion. In the world of hadith, there is no single "international numbering system," and different publishers and scholars have arranged the Musnad's 30,000+ hadiths in various orders. As a result, the number "6929" does not refer to one single hadith, but rather has been used by scholars and publishers to refer to at least two distinct narrations found within different versions of the Musnad . This article will delve into both of these narrations, exploring their chains of transmission (isnad), their texts, and most importantly, their verification (or tahqiq ) by leading hadith masters.
Despite the weakness of this specific single chain, the meaning and text of the Hadith are verified as due to external support.
Validating the stance of companions who remained neutral during the conflict.
عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَمْرٍو، قَالَ: قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ﷺ: «إِنَّ اللَّهَ يُحِبُّ أَنْ تُقْبَلَ رُخَصُهُ، كَمَا يُحِبُّ أَنْ تُؤْتَى عَزَائِمُهُ» A tabi’i known for extreme precision and piety
حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّزَّاقِ، أَنَا مَعْمَرٌ، عَنْ أَيُّوبَ، عَنْ عِكْرِمَةَ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ:
After analyzing the chain ( isnad ) and the text ( matn ), the consensus among contemporary muhadditheen (hadith scholars) is that
The chain in most editions:
Authentic (Sahih) – accepted by the majority of contemporary Hadith scholars. Knowing that Hadith 6929 is verified (sahih) means
"There are which, if you possess them, you will not be harmed by what you miss in this world: Trustworthiness (preserving the trust) Truthfulness in speech Good character Moderation in eating (chastity of the stomach)" 🔍 Verification and Context
Abdullah bin Amr cited the Prophet (ﷺ) saying, When questioned by Muawiyah, Abdullah confirmed he was present based on a separate commandment to obey his father, but was not actively fighting Hadith Unlocked . Historical Context and Background The Assassination of Ammar bin Yasir
[ Prophetic Prophecy ] "The Rebellious Group will kill Ammar" │ ┌─────────────┴─────────────┐ ▼ ▼ [ Ali's Army ] [ Muawiyah's Army ] (Ammar fights on this side) (Soldiers from here kill Ammar) │ │ ▼ ▼ Validated as the Identified by the text Righteous Faction as the "Rebellious Faction" 1. Pinpointing the Righteous Faction