What is Sahih Muslim 7124 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: "By Him in Whose Hand is my life, a time would come when the murderer would not know why he has committed the murder, and the victim would not know why he has been killed."

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 7124 in the Book of The Book of Tribulations and Portents of the Last Hour.

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Sahih Muslim #7124

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.

وَحَدَّثَنَا ابْنُ أَبِي عُمَرَ الْمَكِّيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا مَرْوَانُ، عَنْ يَزِيدَ، - وَهُوَ ابْنُ كَيْسَانَ - عَنْ أَبِي حَازِمٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ وَالَّذِي نَفْسِي بِيَدِهِ لَيَأْتِيَنَّ عَلَى النَّاسِ زَمَانٌ لاَ يَدْرِي الْقَاتِلُ فِي أَىِّ شَىْءٍ قَتَلَ وَلاَ يَدْرِي الْمَقْتُولُ عَلَى أَىِّ شَىْءٍ قُتِلَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

By Him in Whose Hand is my life, a time would come when the murderer would not know why he has committed the murder, and the victim would not know why he has been killed.

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

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ warns of a future time characterized by moral decay and confusion, where individuals may not understand the reasons behind violent acts. This statement reflects a profound concern for the state of humanity, emphasizing the loss of moral clarity and the consequences of societal corruption as we approach the Day of Judgment.

Modern Application

This principle resonates today as we witness acts of violence and conflict where motives are often unclear. It serves as a call for self-reflection and moral integrity, urging individuals to cultivate understanding and compassion in their interactions to prevent such moral corruption.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Moral Corruption because it addresses the moral decline that will precede the Day of Judgment, illustrating the confusion surrounding violence and its implications for society.

Day of Judgment Moral Corruption