Sahih Muslim #6628

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

حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ الدَّارِمِيُّ، أَخْبَرَنَا أَبُو الْيَمَانِ، أَخْبَرَنَا شُعَيْبٌ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، حَدَّثَنِي حُمَيْدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ الزُّهْرِيُّ، أَنَّ أَبَا هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ يَتَقَارَبُ الزَّمَانُ وَيُقْبَضُ الْعِلْمُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ ثُمَّ ذَكَرَ مِثْلَهُ ‏.‏
This hadith has been transmitted on the authority of Abu Huraira with a slight variation of wording.

Context

In this narration, Abu Huraira conveys a message from the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) about the closeness of time and the diminishing of knowledge. This serves as a reminder of the transient nature of life and the importance of seeking knowledge while it is still accessible.

Modern Application

This hadith encourages individuals to prioritize their pursuit of knowledge and personal growth. In a rapidly changing world, it serves as a reminder to value education and wisdom before they become scarce.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it reflects the importance of preserving and accurately transmitting knowledge for future generations.

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This hadith is #6628 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Knowledge. It is graded Sahih.

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