Musnad Ahmad 6929

The narration is transmitted by Hanzalah ibn Khuwaylid al-Anzi. He recounts a moment when he was with Mu’awiyah, and two men arrived, both claiming to have killed Ammar ibn Yasir. Abdullah ibn Amr ibn al-Aas, who was also present, responded by quoting a prophecy from the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. The central text of the prophecy states:

This article provides a comprehensive breakdown of Hadith number 6929 in the Musnad of Imam Ahmad, exploring its grading, its position within Islamic law (particularly inheritance law), and its relevance to modern bioethical discussions. musnad ahmad 6929

When the companions heard the initial statement—that cursing one’s parents is among the greatest major sins ( Al-Kaba'ir )—they were astonished. In the tribal society of 7th-century Arabia, as in many cultures today, the honor of one's parents was paramount. It seemed inconceivable that a sane person would directly curse their own mother or father, those who gave them life and nurtured them. The narration is transmitted by Hanzalah ibn Khuwaylid

“The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: ‘Do not fast continuously ( la tusaru ).’ They said, ‘But you, O Messenger of Allah, practice continuous fasting ( tusaru ).’ He replied: ‘I am not like you. I spend the night while my Lord feeds me and gives me drink.’” (Musnad Ahmad, 6929) The central text of the prophecy states: This

In the standard editions of the Musnad (such as the Mu’assasat al-Risalah edition), Hadith 6929 reads as follows via the transmission of Abu Hurayra: