Imam Ahmad and Imam al-Bazzar also recorded this narration from Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him). He narrates: We were returning from Hudaybiyah with the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). Then he mentioned that they camped on a stretch of sandy ground. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Who will keep guard over us? Sayyiduna Bilal (may Allah be pleased with him) replied: I will. After this the narrator mentioned the hadith as before.
The narrators of this report have been declared trustworthy, and al-Mas'udi is not in its chain.
Hadith Referenceمجمع الزوائد ومنبع الفوائد / كتاب الصلاة / 1793
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:إسنادہ حسن۔
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