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Jami` at-Tirmidhi #2268

Chapters On Al-Fitan
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا هَنَّادٌ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ شَقِيقِ بْنِ سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ أَبِي مُوسَى، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏"‏ إِنَّ مِنْ وَرَائِكُمْ أَيَّامًا يُرْفَعُ فِيهَا الْعِلْمُ وَيَكْثُرُ فِيهَا الْهَرْجُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالُوا يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ مَا الْهَرْجُ قَالَ ‏"‏ الْقَتْلُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ وَخَالِدِ بْنِ الْوَلِيدِ وَمَعْقِلِ بْنِ يَسَارٍ ‏.‏ وَهَذَا حَدِيثٌ صَحِيحٌ ‏.‏
"Indeed after you there will be days in which knowledge shall be raised up and Al-Harj shall abound." They said: "O Messenger of Allah(s.a.w)! What is Al-Harj?" He said: "Killing."
Narrated by Abu Musa narrated that the Messenger of Allah(s.a.w) said:

Context

Abu Musa narrates a warning from the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ about future times when knowledge will diminish and violence will increase. When questioned about 'Al-Harj,' the Prophet defined it as killing. This hadith serves as a cautionary message about the potential moral decline and the loss of knowledge in society, urging believers to remain vigilant.

Modern Application

This hadith serves as a reminder for individuals to seek knowledge actively and to promote peace and understanding in their communities. In a world where misinformation can spread quickly, prioritizing education and dialogue can help counteract violence and division.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Warning because it alerts believers to the dangers of a future where knowledge is lost and violence prevails.

Warning

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About Jami` at-Tirmidhi

This hadith is #2268 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters On Al-Fitan. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Musa narrated that the Messenger of Allah(s.a.w) said:.

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