What is attributed to Imam Ahmad regarding seeking blessing from the Prophet’s chamber
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Question:
And shirk sat [in the heart] as it is narrated that Imam Ahmad (may Allah have mercy on him) used to place his chest against the noble chamber to seek blessing. Is this correct? And how is it verified?
Answer:
This is invalid. However, 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 (may Allah have mercy on him) is far removed from such a thing.
And shirk sat [in the heart] as it is narrated that Imam Ahmad (may Allah have mercy on him) used to place his chest against the noble chamber to seek blessing. Is this correct? And how is it verified?
Answer:
This is invalid. However, 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 (may Allah have mercy on him) is far removed from such a thing.
Source
شرح قرة عيون الموحدين [13] — alfawzan.live (1:10:37)
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