What is Sahih Muslim 7122 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Tribulations and Portents of the Last Hour), narrated by Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:, states: "The Last Hour would not come until a person would pass by a grave of another person and he would say: I wish it had been my abode."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 7122 in the Book of The Book of Tribulations and Portents of the Last Hour.

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Sahih Muslim #7122

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 قُتَيْبَةُ بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ مَالِكِ بْنِ أَنَسٍ، فِيمَا قُرِئَ عَلَيْهِ عَنْ أَبِي الزِّنَادِ، عَنِ الأَعْرَجِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ تَقُومُ السَّاعَةُ حَتَّى يَمُرَّ الرَّجُلُ بِقَبْرِ الرَّجُلِ فَيَقُولُ يَا لَيْتَنِي مَكَانَهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

The Last Hour would not come until a person would pass by a grave of another person and he would say: I wish it had been my abode.

Narrated by Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

This hadith foretells a time when people will express a desire to be in the graves of the deceased, reflecting a profound sense of despair and longing for relief from the trials of life. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ highlights this as a sign of the approaching Hour, serving as a reminder of the transient nature of life and the importance of preparing for the hereafter.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this hadith encourages individuals to reflect on their lives and priorities. It serves as a reminder to focus on spiritual growth and preparation for the afterlife, rather than becoming consumed by worldly challenges.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Signs of the Hour because it indicates a sign of the approaching Day of Judgment, illustrating the despair that will lead individuals to wish for death.

Day of Judgment Signs of the Hour