In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy.

Abdul Malik Al-Maymoonee reported that Abu Abdillah (Imam Ahmad) said:

A man said to Sariy Bin Yahyah (a student of the Taa’bi’een): “You travel on the sea in search of the provision?!” He replied: “I want to be free from your (dependence) on the people”.

Abu Bakr Al-Marroodhee said: I said to Abu Abdillah (Imam Ahmad): “For what (reason) did Sufyan Ath-Thawri travel to Yemen?” He said:

“He travelled for trade and to meet Ma’mar. They said he had a hundred Deenaar, but seventy is what is correct”.

Abu-Bakr Al-Marwazee said: I heard Abu Abdillah (Imam Ahmad) saying:

“Indeed, I ordered them (i.e. my children) to go to the market and engage in trade”.

Muhammad Ibn Musa said: I heard Ali Bin Jafar saying:

“My father took me along with him to Abu Abdillah (Imam Ahmad) and said: “O Abu Abdillah! This is my son”. He supplicated for me and said to my father: “Order him to go to the market (for trade) and keep him away from his (idle) companions”.

Al-Hath-Thu Alaa At-Tijaarah Was-sinaa’ah. pages 27- 30