Abū Masʿūd al-Anṣārī is called “al-Badrī.” Which statement reflects the historical disagreement about his participation at Badr?
Historical Examples of Muʿanʿan Transmission and the Conclusion of Muslim’s Introduction
- All historians agree he fought at Badr; there is no disagreement
- The majority deny his participation, while al-Zuhrī, al-Ḥakam, Ibn Isḥāq and al-Bukhārī are cited for participation
- The epithet alone proves participation, making contrary reports irrelevant
- Abū Masʿūd’s name is unknown, so the issue cannot be assessed