Sahih al-Bukhari #3453

Virtues and Merits of the Prophet (pbuh) and his Companions
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 مُحَمَّدٍ الْمَكِّيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا عَمْرُو بْنُ يَحْيَى بْنِ سَعِيدٍ الأُمَوِيُّ، عَنْ جَدِّهِ، قَالَ كُنْتُ مَعَ مَرْوَانَ وَأَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ فَسَمِعْتُ أَبَا هُرَيْرَةَ، يَقُولُ سَمِعْتُ الصَّادِقَ الْمَصْدُوقَ، يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ هَلاَكُ أُمَّتِي عَلَى يَدَىْ غِلْمَةٍ مِنْ قُرَيْشٍ ‏"‏‏.‏ فَقَالَ مَرْوَانُ غِلْمَةٌ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو هُرَيْرَةَ إِنْ شِئْتَ أَنْ أُسَمِّيَهُمْ بَنِي فُلاَنٍ وَبَنِي فُلاَنٍ‏.‏
I was with Marwan and Abu Huraira and heard Abu Huraira saying, "I heard the trustworthy, truly inspired one (i.e. the Prophet (ﷺ) ) saying, 'The destruction of my followers will be brought about by the hands of some youngsters from Quraish." Marwan asked, "Youngsters?" Abu Huraira said, "If you wish, I would name them: They are the children of so-and-so and the children of so-and-so."
Narrated by Narrated Sa`id Al-Umawi:

Context

Abu Huraira narrates a warning from the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) about the potential destruction of the Muslim community due to the actions of certain youths from Quraish. This statement reflects the Prophet's (ﷺ) concern for the future of his followers and highlights the influence of youth in shaping societal values and directions.

Modern Application

This hadith serves as a cautionary reminder for today's youth to be mindful of their actions and the impact they have on their communities. It encourages young people to engage positively and responsibly in society, promoting values that uplift rather than harm.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Historical Lessons and Prophetic Warning because it provides insight into the challenges faced by the community and the Prophet's (ﷺ) foresight regarding the influence of youth.

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This hadith is #3453 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Virtues and Merits of the Prophet (pbuh) and his Companions. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Sa`id Al-Umawi:.

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