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

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This hadith is from Sahih al-Bukhari, which contains 7,277 hadiths across 97 books. It is hadith number 1008 in the Book of Invoking Allah for Rain (Istisqaa).

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Q: What is Sahih al-Bukhari 1008 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Invoking Allah for Rain (Istisqaa)), narrated by Narrated Abu Huraira:, states: "The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "The Hour (Last Day) will not be established until (religious) knowledge will be taken away (by the death of religious learned men), earthquakes will be very frequent, time will…"

Invoking Allah for Rain (Istisqaa)

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو الْيَمَانِ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنَا شُعَيْبٌ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنَا أَبُو الزِّنَادِ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ الأَعْرَجِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ لاَ تَقُومُ السَّاعَةُ حَتَّى يُقْبَضَ الْعِلْمُ، وَتَكْثُرَ الزَّلاَزِلُ، وَيَتَقَارَبَ الزَّمَانُ، وَتَظْهَرَ الْفِتَنُ، وَيَكْثُرَ الْهَرْجُ ـ وَهْوَ الْقَتْلُ الْقَتْلُ ـ حَتَّى يَكْثُرَ فِيكُمُ الْمَالُ فَيَفِيضُ ‏"‏‏.‏

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "The Hour (Last Day) will not be established until (religious) knowledge will be taken away (by the death of religious learned men), earthquakes will be very frequent, time will pass quickly, afflictions will appear, murders will increase and money will overflow amongst you." (See Hadith No. 85 Vol 1).

Narrated by Narrated Abu Huraira:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) describes signs that will precede the Day of Judgment, emphasizing the decline of knowledge, the increase of calamities, and societal unrest. This prophetic warning serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving knowledge and faith in challenging times, highlighting the moral and spiritual decay that can occur.

Modern Application

Today, this hadith encourages individuals to seek knowledge and remain steadfast in their faith amidst societal challenges. It serves as a call to be proactive in learning and upholding moral values, especially when faced with difficulties.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Knowledge because it discusses the signs leading to the end of times and emphasizes the significance of knowledge in maintaining faith.

Day of Judgment Knowledge