What is Sahih Muslim 7187 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Tribulations and Portents of the Last Hour), narrated by Hudhaifa and Ibn Mas'ud met together. Hudhaifa said:, states: "I know more than you as to what there would be along with the Dajjal. There would be along with him two canals (one flowing with water) and the other one (having) fire (within it), and what you would…"

Is this hadith authentic?

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 7187 in the Book of The Book of Tribulations and Portents of the Last Hour.

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Sahih Muslim #7187

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 عَلِيُّ بْنُ حُجْرٍ السَّعْدِيُّ، وَإِسْحَاقُ بْنُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، - وَاللَّفْظُ لاِبْنِ حُجْرٍ قَالَ إِسْحَاقُ أَخْبَرَنَا وَقَالَ ابْنُ حُجْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا جَرِيرٌ، عَنِ الْمُغِيرَةِ، عَنْ نُعَيْمِ بْنِ أَبِي هِنْدٍ، عَنْ رِبْعِيِّ، بْنِ حِرَاشٍ قَالَ اجْتَمَعَ حُذَيْفَةُ وَأَبُو مَسْعُودٍ فَقَالَ حُذَيْفَةُ ‏ "‏ لأَنَا بِمَا مَعَ الدَّجَّالِ أَعْلَمُ مِنْهُ إِنَّ مَعَهُ نَهْرًا مِنْ مَاءٍ وَنَهْرًا مِنْ نَارٍ فَأَمَّا الَّذِي تَرَوْنَ أَنَّهُ نَارٌ مَاءٌ وَأَمَّا الَّذِي تَرَوْنَ أَنَّهُ مَاءٌ نَارٌ فَمَنْ أَدْرَكَ ذَلِكَ مِنْكُمْ فَأَرَادَ الْمَاءَ فَلْيَشْرَبْ مِنَ الَّذِي يَرَاهُ أَنَّهُ نَارٌ فَإِنَّهُ سَيَجِدُهُ مَاءً ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو مَسْعُودٍ هَكَذَا سَمِعْتُ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ ‏.‏

I know more than you as to what there would be along with the Dajjal. There would be along with him two canals (one flowing with water) and the other one (having) fire (within it), and what you would see as fire would be water and what you would see as water would be fire. So he who amongst you is able to see that and is desirous of water should drink out of that which he sees as fire.

Narrated by Hudhaifa and Ibn Mas'ud met together. Hudhaifa said:

Context

In this hadith narrated by Hudhaifa and Ibn Mas'ud, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ warns about the deceptive nature of the Dajjal's appearance. He describes two canals, one appearing as water and the other as fire, indicating that appearances can be misleading. This prophetic warning serves to prepare believers for the trials they may face and the importance of discernment in times of confusion.

Modern Application

This warning is relevant today as it encourages individuals to be vigilant and discerning in their choices. It reminds us to look beyond appearances and to seek knowledge and guidance to navigate challenges effectively.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Warning because it serves as a cautionary message about the deceptive nature of the Dajjal and the importance of discernment.

Prophetic Warning