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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 7225 in the Book of The Book of Tribulations and Portents of the Last Hour.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 7225 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Tribulations and Portents of the Last Hour), narrated by 'A'isha reported that when the desert Arabs came to Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) they asked about the Last Hour as to when that would come. And he looked towards the youngest amongst them and said:, states: "If he lives he would not grow very old that he would find your Last Hour coming to you (he would see you dying)."

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 أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، وَأَبُو كُرَيْبٍ قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو أُسَامَةَ، عَنْ هِشَامٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ كَانَ الأَعْرَابُ إِذَا قَدِمُوا عَلَى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم سَأَلُوهُ عَنِ السَّاعَةِ مَتَى السَّاعَةُ فَنَظَرَ إِلَى أَحْدَثِ إِنْسَانٍ مِنْهُمْ فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ إِنْ يَعِشْ هَذَا لَمْ يُدْرِكْهُ الْهَرَمُ قَامَتْ عَلَيْكُمْ سَاعَتُكُمْ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

If he lives he would not grow very old that he would find your Last Hour coming to you (he would see you dying).

Narrated by 'A'isha reported that when the desert Arabs came to Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) they asked about the Last Hour as to when that would come. And he looked towards the youngest amongst them and said:

Context

In this hadith, 'A'isha narrates an encounter where desert Arabs questioned the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ about the Last Hour. He pointed to the youngest among them, indicating that if this young man lived a full life, he would witness the end of their time. This illustrates the uncertainty of life and the inevitability of death, emphasizing the importance of being prepared for the Day of Judgment.

Modern Application

This hadith reminds us of the transient nature of life and encourages individuals to reflect on their actions and prepare for the hereafter. In daily life, this can translate into prioritizing good deeds, seeking knowledge, and maintaining a strong connection with faith, as we never know when our time may come.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Eschatological Themes because it addresses the concept of the Last Hour and the inevitability of death, urging believers to be mindful of their actions in this life.

Day of Judgment Eschatological Themes