Sahih al-Bukhari #6857

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 عَلِيُّ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بِشْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا مِسْعَرٌ، حَدَّثَنَا سَعْدُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي بَكْرَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ يَدْخُلُ الْمَدِينَةَ رُعْبُ الْمَسِيحِ، لَهَا يَوْمَئِذٍ سَبْعَةُ أَبْوَابٍ، عَلَى كُلِّ باب مَلَكَانِ ‏"‏‏.‏ قَالَ وَقَالَ ابْنُ إِسْحَاقَ عَنْ صَالِحِ بْنِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قَالَ قَدِمْتُ الْبَصْرَةَ فَقَالَ لِي أَبُو بَكْرَةَ سَمِعْتُ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِهَذَا‏.‏
Narrated by Narrated Abu Bakra:

Context

This hadith describes a prophecy regarding the Dajjal (Antichrist) and his inability to enter Medina. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) highlights the protection of the city and the faith of its people, emphasizing the importance of vigilance against falsehood and deception.

Modern Application

In modern times, this hadith serves as a reminder to remain vigilant against misleading ideologies and to uphold one's faith in the face of challenges. It encourages individuals to seek knowledge and truth, fostering a strong community that can withstand trials.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Experience and Divine Revelation because it conveys a significant prophetic insight into future events, emphasizing the importance of faith and community resilience.

About Sahih al-Bukhari

This hadith is #6857 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Afflictions and the End of the World. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Abu Bakra:.

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