Sahih Muslim #7096

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 سَهْلُ بْنُ عُثْمَانَ، حَدَّثَنَا عُقْبَةُ بْنُ خَالِدٍ، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنْ أَبِي الزِّنَادِ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ الأَعْرَجِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ يُوشِكُ الْفُرَاتُ أَنْ يَحْسِرَ عَنْ جَبَلٍ مِنْ ذَهَبٍ فَمَنْ حَضَرَهُ فَلاَ يَأْخُذْ مِنْهُ شَيْئًا ‏"‏ ‏.‏
The Euphrates would soon uncover a mountain of gold but he who is present there should not take anything from that.
Narrated by Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

Abu Huraira narrated that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) foretold of a time when the Euphrates River would reveal a mountain of gold. However, he cautioned that those present should not take anything from it. This hadith serves as a warning against greed and the trials that wealth can bring, especially in times of great temptation.

Modern Application

This teaching can be applied today by reminding individuals to be cautious about their desires for material wealth. It encourages a focus on spiritual values over material gain, especially in a world where the pursuit of wealth can lead to moral dilemmas.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Divine Decree and Eschatological Events because it discusses a future event that reflects Allah's will and the trials associated with wealth during the end times.

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This hadith is #7096 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Tribulations and Portents of the Last Hour. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:.

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