What is Sahih al-Bukhari 1542 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Hajj (Pilgrimage)), narrated by Narrated Abu Huraira:, states: "Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "Dhus-Suwaiqatain (the thin legged man) from Ethiopia will demolish the Ka`ba.""

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 Sahih al-Bukhari, which contains 7,277 hadiths across 97 books. It is hadith number 1542 in the Book of Hajj (Pilgrimage).

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Sahih al-Bukhari #1542

Hajj (Pilgrimage)

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ بُكَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا اللَّيْثُ، عَنْ يُونُسَ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ الْمُسَيَّبِ، أَنَّ أَبَا هُرَيْرَةَ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ يُخَرِّبُ الْكَعْبَةَ ذُو السُّوَيْقَتَيْنِ مِنَ الْحَبَشَةِ ‏"‏‏.‏

Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "Dhus-Suwaiqatain (the thin legged man) from Ethiopia will demolish the Ka`ba."

Narrated by Narrated Abu Huraira:

Context

The Prophet (ﷺ) made a prophetic statement about a man from Ethiopia, referred to as Dhus-Suwaiqatain, who would demolish the Ka'bah. This hadith serves as a warning regarding future events that would affect the sanctity of the Ka'bah, a central place of worship in Islam. The mention of this individual highlights the importance of vigilance and the potential for change in the status of holy sites.

Modern Application

In contemporary times, this hadith reminds us to be aware of the sanctity of religious sites and to protect them from harm. It encourages vigilance in preserving the values and practices associated with our faith.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Warning because it serves as a cautionary message about future events that could impact the Ka'bah, emphasizing the need for awareness and protection of sacred spaces.

Prophetic Warning