What is Sahih Muslim 7224 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Tribulations and Portents of the Last Hour), narrated by Anas reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:, states: "I and the Last Hour have been sent like this and (he while doing it) joined the forefinger with the middle finger."

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 7224 in the Book of The Book of Tribulations and Portents of the Last Hour.

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Sahih Muslim #7224

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.

وَحَدَّثَنَا أَبُو غَسَّانَ الْمِسْمَعِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا مُعْتَمِرٌ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ مَعْبَدٍ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ بُعِثْتُ أَنَا وَالسَّاعَةُ كَهَاتَيْنِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ وَضَمَّ السَّبَّابَةَ وَالْوُسْطَى ‏.‏

I and the Last Hour have been sent like this and (he while doing it) joined the forefinger with the middle finger.

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

Context

In this hadith, Anas reports that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) likened his mission to that of the Last Hour, indicating their proximity in time. By joining his forefinger and middle finger, he visually represented the closeness of his prophethood to the coming of the Day of Judgment. This serves as a reminder of the urgency and importance of the message he delivered.

Modern Application

This hadith encourages individuals to reflect on the transient nature of life and the importance of being prepared for the Day of Judgment. It prompts us to prioritize our actions and strive for righteousness in our daily lives.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Warning because it emphasizes the imminent arrival of the Last Hour and the need for awareness and preparedness among believers.

Day of Judgment Warning