What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2285 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of Chapters On Al-Fitan), narrated by Salim bin 'Abdullas narrated from his father, that the Messenger of Allah(s.a.w) said:, states: ""A fire is coming from Hadramawt- before the Day of Judgement- to gather the people." They said: "O Messenger of Allah! What do you order us?" He said: "Stick to Ash-Sham.""

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade 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 2285 in the Book of Chapters On Al-Fitan.

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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 أَحْمَدُ بْنُ مَنِيعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا حُسَيْنُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ الْبَغْدَادِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا شَيْبَانُ، عَنْ يَحْيَى بْنِ أَبِي كَثِيرٍ، عَنْ أَبِي قِلاَبَةَ، عَنْ سَالِمِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُمَرَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏"‏ سَتَخْرُجُ نَارٌ مِنْ حَضْرَمَوْتَ أَوْ مِنْ نَحْوِ حَضْرَمَوْتَ قَبْلَ يَوْمِ الْقِيَامَةِ تَحْشُرُ النَّاسَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالُوا يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ فَمَا تَأْمُرُنَا قَالَ ‏"‏ عَلَيْكُمْ بِالشَّامِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنْ حُذَيْفَةَ بْنِ أَسِيدٍ وَأَنَسٍ وَأَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ وَأَبِي ذَرٍّ ‏.‏ وَهَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ غَرِيبٌ صَحِيحٌ مِنْ حَدِيثِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ ‏.‏

"A fire is coming from Hadramawt- before the Day of Judgement- to gather the people." They said: "O Messenger of Allah! What do you order us?" He said: "Stick to Ash-Sham."

Narrated by Salim bin 'Abdullas narrated from his father, that the Messenger of Allah(s.a.w) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) foretells of a fire emerging from Hadramawt before the Day of Judgment, which will gather people. When the companions asked him what they should do in such times, he advised them to stick to Ash-Sham, indicating a place of refuge and safety. This highlights the importance of community and guidance during times of distress.

Modern Application

In today's world, this hadith emphasizes the significance of seeking safety and support within a community during challenging times. It encourages individuals to rely on their communities for guidance and protection, fostering unity and resilience.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Community because it discusses events leading up to the Day of Judgment and emphasizes the importance of remaining within a supportive community.

Day of Judgment Community