Musnad Ahmad 6929 Verified Repack May 2026
The following post provides the text, translation, and verification status for Musnad Ahmad 6929, a significant narration concerning the martyrdom of Ammar bin Yasir and the "rebellious group." 📜 Hadith Information Source: Musnad Ahmad Hadith Number: 6929
Verification Status: Sahih (Authentic) according to Shu'ayb al-Arna'ut. 📖 Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا يَزِيدُ بْنُ هَارُونَ، أَخْبَرَنَا الْعَوَّامُ، حَدَّثَنِي أَسْوَدُ بْنُ مَسْعُودٍ، عَنْ حَنْظَلَةَ بْنِ خُوَيْلِدٍ الْعَنْبَرِيِّ، قَالَ: بَيْنَمَا أَنَا عِنْدَ مُعَاوِيَةَ، إِذْ جَاءَهُ رَجُلَانِ يَخْتَصِمَانِ فِي رَأْسِ عَمَّارٍ... فَقَالَ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ عَمْرٍو... سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ يَقُولُ: "تَقْتُلُهُ الْفِئَةُ الْبَاغِيَةُ" 🌍 English Translation musnad ahmad 6929 verified
Narrated by Hanzalah bin Khuwailid al-'Anbari:"While I was with Mu'awiyah, two men came to him disputing over who had killed Ammar bin Yasir (each claiming they had). Abdullah bin Amr said: 'Let one of you give up his claim to the other, for I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: "He (Ammar) will be killed by the rebellious group."' 💡 Key Takeaways & Context
The Prophecy: This hadith is a famous prophecy from the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) regarding the martyrdom of Ammar bin Yasir. The following post provides the text, translation, and
Historical Significance: The phrase "killed by the rebellious group" (al-fi'ah al-baghiyah) became a central point of discussion during the Fitna (civil strife) between the companions, as it was used to identify which side was in the wrong.
Verification: This specific chain in Musnad Ahmad is verified as Sahih by modern scholars like Shu'ayb al-Arna'ut. The core of this narration is also found in other authentic collections like Sahih Bukhari. Al-Arna’ut (in the edition of Musnad Ahmad): Graded
Note on Numbering: In some digital editions of Musnad Ahmad, Hadith 6929 may refer to a report about the "signs of the Hour" (a man wishing to be in another's grave). However, the most widely cited "verified" version under this number in academic databases refers to the Ammar bin Yasir narration. Aḥmad (أحمد) ahmad:6929 - Ḥadīth Unlocked
Part 6: Common Misconceptions Addressed
Misconception 1: “Taking a concession is a sign of weak faith.”
Reality: This Hadith explicitly refutes that. Allah loves the acceptance of His concessions. It is a sign of understanding the religion (fiqh) and respecting Allah’s desire to ease hardships (Qur’an 2:185).
3. Verification and Grading (Takhrij)
The verification status of this narration is solid, though it is technically classified as Hasan Lighairihi (Sound due to corroborating evidence) rather than Sahih (Authentic) on its own.
- Al-Arna’ut (in the edition of Musnad Ahmad): Graded it Hasan (Sound).
- Al-Albani: Graded it Hasan in Sahih al-Jami’ (no. 642) and Sahih al-Targhib (no. 1370).
- Chain Analysis: The primary narrator in the chain is Shu'bah from Qatadah from Anas. While the chain is generally strong, some critics have discussed the exact hearing (samā') between Qatadah and Anas. However, because this narration has supporting witness narrations (shawahid) from other companions (such as ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Amr and Abu Hurayrah), the hadith is collectively raised to the level of Hasan and is accepted as proof in Islamic rulings and history.