Jami` at-Tirmidhi #2281

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عُمَرَ بْنِ هَيَّاجٍ الأَسَدِيُّ الْكُوفِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ الأَرْحَبِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا عُبَيْدَةُ بْنُ الأَسْوَدِ، عَنْ مُجَالِدٍ، عَنْ قَيْسِ بْنِ أَبِي حَازِمٍ، عَنِ الْمُسْتَوْرِدِ بْنِ شَدَّادٍ الْفِهْرِيِّ، رَوَى عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ بُعِثْتُ فِي نَفَسِ السَّاعَةِ فَسَبَقْتُهَا كَمَا سَبَقَتْ هَذِهِ هَذِهِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ لإِصْبُعَيْهِ السَّبَّابَةِ وَالْوُسْطَى ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ غَرِيبٌ مِنْ حَدِيثِ الْمُسْتَوْرِدِ بْنِ شَدَّادٍ لاَ نَعْرِفُهُ إِلاَّ مِنْ هَذَا الْوَجْهِ ‏.‏
"I was sent in advance of the Hour, so that I precede it like this precedes this." (Indicating) with his index and middle fingers.
Narrated by Al-Mustawrid bin Shaddad Al-Fihri reported that the Messenger of Allah(s.a.w) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ metaphorically describes his role as a precursor to the Day of Judgment. By stating that he was sent in advance of the Hour, he emphasizes the urgency of preparing for the inevitable end of times. This serves as a reminder of the importance of being spiritually ready for the Day of Judgment.

Modern Application

This hadith encourages individuals to reflect on their spiritual state and prepare for the Day of Judgment. It serves as a reminder to engage in righteous deeds and strengthen one's faith, fostering a sense of urgency in personal spiritual development.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Prophetic Warning because it warns of the approaching Hour and emphasizes the need for readiness and awareness of its significance.

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This hadith is #2281 from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, in the Book of Chapters On Al-Fitan. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Al-Mustawrid bin Shaddad Al-Fihri reported that the Messenger of Allah(s.a.w) said:.

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