A report of a will to place a hair from the hair of the Prophet at burial

The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah inform you, it is reported in the biography of Imam Ahmad (may Allah have mercy on him) that he willed, upon his death, that a hair be placed on his mouth at his burial, because it was from the hairs of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). What is the authenticity of this, and how is it explained if it is authentic?

The Shaykh:
We do not know about its authenticity. But if it is authentic and it is confirmed that the hair is from the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him), the hair of the Messenger, one seeks blessing from it. But who knows that it is the hair of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him)? Between Imam Ahmad and the Messenger, there is a long span of time. We do not accept everything that is found in biographies and histories as being authentic. Yes.

The questioner:
And regarding shirk, it is more likely that Imam Ahmad (may Allah have mercy on him) used to deny placing his chest against the Noble Shrine to seek blessing. Is this correct, and how is it explained as well?

The Shaykh:
This is false, this is false. But perhaps the one who saw Imam Ahmad standing and greeting the Messenger near the chamber thought that he was seeking blessing from the chamber. Imam Ahmad was far from this matter, may Allah have mercy on him. Yes. Is this statement attributed to him? Yes.