What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2290 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of Chapters On Al-Fitan), narrated by `Imran bin Husain narrated that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:, states: ""The best of my Ummah is the generation among whom I was sent, then those who follow them." He(`Imran) said: I do not know if he mentioned the third or not. "Then there shall appear people who testify…"

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, which contains 4,053 hadiths across 49 books. It is hadith number 2290 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 قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو عَوَانَةَ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ زُرَارَةَ بْنِ أَوْفَى، عَنْ عِمْرَانَ بْنِ حُصَيْنٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏"‏ خَيْرُ أُمَّتِي الْقَرْنُ الَّذِي بُعِثْتُ فِيهِمْ ثُمَّ الَّذِينَ يَلُونَهُمْ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ وَلاَ أَعْلَمُ ذَكَرَ الثَّالِثَ أَمْ لاَ ‏"‏ ثُمَّ يَنْشَأُ أَقْوَامٌ يَشْهَدُونَ وَلاَ يُسْتَشْهَدُونَ وَيَخُونُونَ وَلاَ يُؤْتَمَنُونَ وَيَفْشُو فِيهِمُ السِّمَنُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ ‏.‏

"The best of my Ummah is the generation among whom I was sent, then those who follow them." He(`Imran) said: I do not know if he mentioned the third or not. "Then there shall appear people who testify while their testimony was not sought, who are treacherous, not trusted, and fatness shall spread among them."

Narrated by `Imran bin Husain narrated that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) highlights the esteemed status of the generation that lived during his time, followed by those who came after them. He notes that subsequent generations will witness a decline in integrity, with individuals who testify without being asked and exhibit treachery. This serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining moral and ethical standards within the community.

Modern Application

This teaching resonates today as communities strive to uphold values of honesty and trustworthiness. In an age where misinformation can spread quickly, the emphasis on integrity and responsible behavior is more relevant than ever. Individuals are encouraged to reflect on their actions and the impact they have on their communities.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Community because it addresses the moral fabric of society and the importance of maintaining integrity and trust among its members.

Community