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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 6799 in the Book of Afflictions and the End of the World.

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#6799

Sahih al-Bukhari

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Sahih al-Bukhari #6799

Q: What is Sahih al-Bukhari 6799 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Afflictions and the End of the World), narrated by Narrated Abu Musa:, states: "The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Near the establishment of the Hour there will be days during which (religious) knowledge will be taken away (vanish) and general ignorance will spread, and there will be Al-Har…"

Afflictions and the End of the World

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا عُمَرُ بْنُ حَفْصٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، حَدَّثَنَا الأَعْمَشُ، حَدَّثَنَا شَقِيقٌ، قَالَ جَلَسَ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ وَأَبُو مُوسَى فَتَحَدَّثَا فَقَالَ أَبُو مُوسَى قَالَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ إِنَّ بَيْنَ يَدَىِ السَّاعَةِ أَيَّامًا يُرْفَعُ فِيهَا الْعِلْمُ، وَيَنْزِلُ فِيهَا الْجَهْلُ، وَيَكْثُرُ فِيهَا الْهَرْجُ، وَالْهَرْجُ الْقَتْلُ ‏"‏‏.‏

The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "Near the establishment of the Hour there will be days during which (religious) knowledge will be taken away (vanish) and general ignorance will spread, and there will be Al-Harj in abundance, and Al-Harj means killing."

Narrated by Narrated Abu Musa:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) warns about the days leading up to the Day of Judgment, when knowledge will diminish and ignorance will spread. He highlights the prevalence of violence during this time, emphasizing the need for vigilance and awareness among believers. This serves as a cautionary reminder of the challenges that will arise.

Modern Application

This hadith encourages individuals to prioritize the pursuit of knowledge and to remain steadfast in their faith, especially in challenging times. It serves as a reminder to actively seek understanding and to be aware of the moral and ethical implications of one's actions.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Warning because it addresses the signs of the approaching Hour and the consequences of ignorance and violence.

Day of Judgment Warning