Sahih al-Bukhari #6800

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 قُتَيْبَةُ، حَدَّثَنَا جَرِيرٌ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ أَبِي وَائِلٍ، قَالَ إِنِّي لَجَالِسٌ مَعَ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ وَأَبِي مُوسَى ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ فَقَالَ أَبُو مُوسَى سَمِعْتُ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم مِثْلَهُ، وَالْهَرْجُ بِلِسَانِ الْحَبَشَةِ الْقَتْلُ‏.‏
The Prophet (ﷺ) said...(as above, 185). And Harj, in the Ethiopian language, means killing.
Narrated by Narrated Abu Musa:

Context

Abu Musa narrates that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) described 'harj' as meaning killing, emphasizing the chaos and violence that can arise in society. This warning serves to highlight the destructive nature of conflict and the need for peace and harmony among individuals.

Modern Application

In modern society, this hadith reminds us of the importance of resolving conflicts peacefully and avoiding violence. It encourages individuals to seek dialogue and understanding rather than resorting to harmful actions.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Warning because it serves as a caution against the dangers of violence and chaos in society.

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This hadith is #6800 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Afflictions and the End of the World. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Abu Musa:.

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