Is this hadith authentic?

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 Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 1871 in the Book of The Book of Prayer - Friday.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 1871 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Prayer - Friday), narrated by A hadith like this has been narrated by Abu Huraira that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:, states: "We are the last and would be the first on the Day of Resurrection."

The Book of Prayer - Friday

Sahih

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

وَحَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي عُمَرَ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنْ أَبِي الزِّنَادِ، عَنِ الأَعْرَجِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، وَابْنِ طَاوُسٍ عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ نَحْنُ الآخِرُونَ وَنَحْنُ السَّابِقُونَ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ بِمِثْلِهِ ‏.‏

We are the last and would be the first on the Day of Resurrection.

Narrated by A hadith like this has been narrated by Abu Huraira that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ conveyed a profound message about the status of his followers in the hereafter. He stated that although they are the last to be created, they will be the first to enter Paradise on the Day of Resurrection. This highlights the mercy and grace of Allah towards the followers of the Prophet ﷺ.

Modern Application

This hadith serves as a source of hope and motivation for Muslims today, reminding them of their unique position and the rewards awaiting them. It encourages individuals to remain steadfast in their faith and actions, knowing that their efforts will be recognized in the afterlife.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment because it addresses the fate of the believers on the Day of Resurrection and their ultimate reward.

Day of Judgment