What is Sahih Muslim 7183 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Tribulations and Portents of the Last Hour), narrated by Hudhaifa reported that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said:, states: "Dajjal is blind of left eye with thick hair and there would be a garden and fire with him and his fire would be a garden and his garden would be fire."

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 7183 in the Book of The Book of Tribulations and Portents of the Last Hour.

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Sahih Muslim #7183

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ نُمَيْرٍ، وَمُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْعَلاَءِ، وَإِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، قَالَ إِسْحَاقُ أَخْبَرَنَا وَقَالَ الآخَرَانِ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ شَقِيقٍ، عَنْ حُذَيْفَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ الدَّجَّالُ أَعْوَرُ الْعَيْنِ الْيُسْرَى جُفَالُ الشَّعَرِ مَعَهُ جَنَّةٌ وَنَارٌ فَنَارُهُ جَنَّةٌ وَجَنَّتُهُ نَارٌ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

Dajjal is blind of left eye with thick hair and there would be a garden and fire with him and his fire would be a garden and his garden would be fire.

Narrated by Hudhaifa reported that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said:

Context

This hadith describes the physical characteristics of the Dajjal, a significant figure in Islamic eschatology. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ warns about the Dajjal's deceptive nature, indicating that he will present a false paradise and hellfire. This serves as a reminder for believers to remain vigilant and discerning in their faith, especially in times of trial and tribulation.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this hadith encourages individuals to be cautious of misleading ideologies and superficial attractions that may lead them astray from their faith. It serves as a reminder to seek knowledge and understanding to navigate challenges effectively.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Signs of the Hour because it pertains to the characteristics and warnings associated with the Dajjal, a key figure in the end times.

Signs of the Hour