Sahih Muslim #7209

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.

حَدَّثَنِي هَارُونُ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، حَدَّثَنَا حَجَّاجُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، قَالَ قَالَ ابْنُ جُرَيْجٍ حَدَّثَنِي أَبُو الزُّبَيْرِ، أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ جَابِرَ بْنَ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، يَقُولُ أَخْبَرَتْنِي أُمُّ شَرِيكٍ، أَنَّهَا سَمِعَتِ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ ‏"‏ لَيَفِرَّنَّ النَّاسُ مِنَ الدَّجَّالِ فِي الْجِبَالِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَتْ أُمُّ شَرِيكٍ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ فَأَيْنَ الْعَرَبُ يَوْمَئِذٍ قَالَ ‏"‏ هُمْ قَلِيلٌ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
I heard Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying: The people would run away from the Dajjal seeking shelter in the mountains. She said: Where would be the Arabs then in that day? He said: They would be small in number.
Narrated by Umm Sharik reported:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ discusses the fear people will experience from the Dajjal and their attempts to seek refuge in the mountains. This scenario illustrates the chaos and challenges that will arise during that time, emphasizing the need for faith and resilience.

Modern Application

This teaching can inspire individuals to prepare spiritually and mentally for life's challenges. By building a strong foundation of faith, people can navigate difficulties with confidence and seek support from their community.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Signs of the Hour because it describes the conditions that will prevail during the time of the Dajjal, serving as a reminder for believers to remain steadfast.

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This hadith is #7209 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Tribulations and Portents of the Last Hour. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Umm Sharik reported:.

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