What is Sahih Muslim 7214 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: "Hasten in performing these good deeds (before these) six things (happen): (the appearance) of the Dajjal, the smoke, the beast of the earth, the rising of the sun from the west, the general turmoil (l…"

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 7214 in the Book of The Book of Tribulations and Portents of the Last Hour.

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Sahih Muslim #7214

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 أُمَيَّةُ بْنُ بِسْطَامَ الْعَيْشِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا يَزِيدُ بْنُ زُرَيْعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنِ الْحَسَنِ، عَنْ زِيَادِ بْنِ رِيَاحٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ بَادِرُوا بِالأَعْمَالِ سِتًّا الدَّجَّالَ وَالدُّخَانَ وَدَابَّةَ الأَرْضِ وَطُلُوعَ الشَّمْسِ مِنْ مَغْرِبِهَا وَأَمْرَ الْعَامَّةِ وَخُوَيِّصَةَ أَحَدِكُمْ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

Hasten in performing these good deeds (before these) six things (happen): (the appearance) of the Dajjal, the smoke, the beast of the earth, the rising of the sun from the west, the general turmoil (leading to large-scale massacre) and death of masses and individuals.

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

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ emphasizes the urgency of performing good deeds before certain significant events occur, such as the appearance of the Dajjal and the rising of the sun from the west. These events are seen as signs of the approaching Day of Judgment, and the hadith serves as a reminder for believers to be proactive in their faith and actions while they still have the opportunity.

Modern Application

In today's fast-paced world, this hadith encourages individuals to prioritize their spiritual and charitable actions. It serves as a reminder to engage in good deeds and strengthen one's faith before unforeseen circumstances arise, emphasizing the importance of living a purposeful life.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Warning because it discusses significant events that signal the end times and urges believers to act before these occurrences.

Day of Judgment Warning