What is attributed to Imam Ahmad regarding seeking blessing from the Prophet’s chamber
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Question:
The issue of shirk (associating partners with Allah), as it is more likely that Imam Ahmad (may Allah have mercy on him) was the one who should have been at the forefront of the noble family in rejecting the origin of tabarruk (seeking blessing from a thing or person). Is this correct, and how is it explained?
Answer:
This is invalid. However, perhaps the one who saw Imam Ahmad standing and greeting the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) 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. Does he not hold back from such speech?
The issue of shirk (associating partners with Allah), as it is more likely that Imam Ahmad (may Allah have mercy on him) was the one who should have been at the forefront of the noble family in rejecting the origin of tabarruk (seeking blessing from a thing or person). Is this correct, and how is it explained?
Answer:
This is invalid. However, perhaps the one who saw Imam Ahmad standing and greeting the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) 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. Does he not hold back from such speech?
Source
شرح قرة عيون الموحدين في تحقيق دعوة الأنبياء والمرسلين، باب من تبرك بشجر أو حجر ونحوهما — islamhouse.com (53:32)
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