What is Sahih al-Bukhari 6849 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Afflictions and the End of the World), narrated by Narrated Abu Huraira:, states: "Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "The Hour will not be established till a fire will come out of the land of Hijaz, and it will throw light on the necks of the camels at Busra.""

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 6849 in the Book of Afflictions and the End of the World.

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Sahih al-Bukhari #6849

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 أَبُو الْيَمَانِ، أَخْبَرَنَا شُعَيْبٌ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، قَالَ سَعِيدُ بْنُ الْمُسَيَّبِ أَخْبَرَنِي أَبُو هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ تَقُومُ السَّاعَةُ حَتَّى تَخْرُجَ نَارٌ مِنْ أَرْضِ الْحِجَازِ، تُضِيءُ أَعْنَاقَ الإِبِلِ بِبُصْرَى ‏"‏‏.‏

Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, "The Hour will not be established till a fire will come out of the land of Hijaz, and it will throw light on the necks of the camels at Busra."

Narrated by Narrated Abu Huraira:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) foretells a significant sign of the Day of Judgment: a fire emerging from the land of Hijaz that will illuminate the necks of camels in Busra. This vivid imagery serves to remind believers of the imminent signs that will precede the Hour, urging them to remain vigilant and prepared.

Modern Application

This hadith encourages us to be aware of the signs of change and to reflect on our actions in light of the eventual Day of Judgment. It serves as a reminder to live righteously and be prepared for the future.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Signs of the Hour because it describes a specific event that will occur as a precursor to the end times.

Day of Judgment Signs of the Hour