Sahih Muslim #7220

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 الْمُثَنَّى، وَمُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ قَتَادَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا أَنَسُ بْنُ مَالِكٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ بُعِثْتُ أَنَا وَالسَّاعَةُ كَهَاتَيْنِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ شُعْبَةُ وَسَمِعْتُ قَتَادَةَ يَقُولُ فِي قَصَصِهِ كَفَضْلِ إِحْدَاهُمَا عَلَى الأُخْرَى فَلاَ أَدْرِي أَذَكَرَهُ عَنْ أَنَسٍ أَوْ قَالَهُ قَتَادَةُ ‏.‏
I and the Last Hour have been sent like this. Shu'ba said: I heard Qatada as saying in his narration: The excellence of one over the other. And I do not know whether he narrated it from Anas or Qatada himself said so.
Narrated by Anas b. Malik reported that Allah's Messenger (way peace be upon him) said:

Context

In this hadith, Anas b. Malik narrates that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) stated that he and the Last Hour were sent together. This statement serves as a powerful reminder of the urgency of the message of Islam and the significance of the Day of Judgment. The gesture of joining his fingers symbolizes their close connection in time.

Modern Application

This hadith encourages believers to remain conscious of the fleeting nature of life and the importance of preparing for the Hereafter. It serves as a reminder to engage in good deeds and maintain a strong faith.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment because it highlights the closeness of the Prophet's mission to the coming of the Last Hour, emphasizing the importance of awareness and preparation.

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This hadith is #7220 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Tribulations and Portents of the Last Hour. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Anas b. Malik reported that Allah's Messenger (way peace be upon him) said:.

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