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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 7066 in the Book of The Book of Tribulations and Portents of the Last Hour.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 7066 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Tribulations and Portents of the Last Hour), narrated by Usama reported that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) climbed up a battlement amongst the battlements of Medina and then said:, states: "You do not see what I am seeing and I am seeing the places of turmoil between your houses as the places of rainfall."

The Book of Tribulations and Portents of the Last Hour

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 بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، وَعَمْرٌو النَّاقِدُ، وَإِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، وَابْنُ أَبِي عُمَرَ، - وَاللَّفْظُ لاِبْنِ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ - قَالَ إِسْحَاقُ أَخْبَرَنَا وَقَالَ الآخَرُونَ، حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ بْنُ عُيَيْنَةَ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ أُسَامَةَ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَشْرَفَ عَلَى أُطُمٍ مِنْ آطَامِ الْمَدِينَةِ ثُمَّ قَالَ ‏ "‏ هَلْ تَرَوْنَ مَا أَرَى إِنِّي لأَرَى مَوَاقِعَ الْفِتَنِ خِلاَلَ بُيُوتِكُمْ كَمَوَاقِعِ الْقَطْرِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

You do not see what I am seeing and I am seeing the places of turmoil between your houses as the places of rainfall.

Narrated by Usama reported that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) climbed up a battlement amongst the battlements of Medina and then said:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, during a moment of reflection, reveals his vision of future turmoil and fitna (trials) that will arise among the people of Medina. By comparing these sites of conflict to the locations of rainfall, he underscores the inevitability of such events and the need for vigilance and preparedness among believers.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this hadith serves as a reminder to remain aware of potential conflicts and challenges within communities. It encourages individuals to foster unity and resilience, preparing themselves spiritually and socially to navigate difficult times.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Divine Decree because it discusses the foreseen trials and tribulations that will occur, emphasizing the divine knowledge of future events and the importance of being prepared.

Day of Judgment Divine Decree