What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2238 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of Chapters On Al-Fitan), narrated by Hudhaifah bin Al-Yaman narrated that the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) said:, states: ""By the One in Whose Hand is my soul! The Hour will not be established until you fight your A'immah, and you strike each other with your swords, and your world will be inherited by the evilest among y…"

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Hasan. Hasan hadiths are considered good and acceptable in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, which contains 4,053 hadiths across 49 books. It is hadith number 2238 in the Book of Chapters On Al-Fitan.

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Chapters On Al-Fitan

Hasan

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْعَزِيزِ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ أَبِي عَمْرٍو، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، وَهُوَ ابْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ الأَنْصَارِيُّ الأَشْهَلِيُّ عَنْ حُذَيْفَةَ بْنِ الْيَمَانِ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ وَالَّذِي نَفْسِي بِيَدِهِ لاَ تَقُومُ السَّاعَةُ حَتَّى تَقْتُلُوا إِمَامَكُمْ وَتَجْتَلِدُوا بِأَسْيَافِكُمْ وَيَرِثَ دُنْيَاكُمْ شِرَارُكُمْ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ إِنَّمَا نَعْرِفُهُ مِنْ حَدِيثِ عَمْرِو بْنِ أَبِي عَمْرٍو ‏.‏

"By the One in Whose Hand is my soul! The Hour will not be established until you fight your A'immah, and you strike each other with your swords, and your world will be inherited by the evilest among you."

Narrated by Hudhaifah bin Al-Yaman narrated that the Messenger of Allah (s.a.w) said:

Context

In this hadith, Hudhaifah bin Al-Yaman narrates a warning from the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ about the events leading up to the Day of Judgment. He foretells a time when people will fight against their leaders and the worst among them will inherit the earth. This serves as a cautionary message about the consequences of discord and the moral decline that can occur in society.

Modern Application

This hadith serves as a reminder for individuals to promote unity and good governance within their communities. It encourages people to engage in constructive dialogue and to work towards a society where justice prevails, rather than succumbing to division and conflict.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Warning because it warns of the tumultuous events that will precede the Day of Judgment and the moral implications of societal discord.

Day of Judgment Warning