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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 7226 in the Book of The Book of Tribulations and Portents of the Last Hour.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 7226 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Tribulations and Portents of the Last Hour), narrated by Anas reported that a person asked Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as to when the Last Hour would come. He had in his presence a young boy of the Ansar who was called Muhammad. Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said:, states: "If this young boy lives, he may not grow very old till (he would see) the Last Hour coming to you."

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 بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا يُونُسُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، عَنْ حَمَّادِ بْنِ سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ ثَابِتٍ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، أَنَّ رَجُلاً، سَأَلَ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم مَتَى تَقُومُ السَّاعَةُ وَعِنْدَهُ غُلاَمٌ مِنَ الأَنْصَارِ يُقَالُ لَهُ مُحَمَّدٌ فَقَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ إِنْ يَعِشْ هَذَا الْغُلاَمُ فَعَسَى أَنْ لاَ يُدْرِكَهُ الْهَرَمُ حَتَّى تَقُومَ السَّاعَةُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

If this young boy lives, he may not grow very old till (he would see) the Last Hour coming to you.

Narrated by Anas reported that a person asked Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as to when the Last Hour would come. He had in his presence a young boy of the Ansar who was called Muhammad. Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith, a man inquires about the timing of the Last Hour in the presence of a young boy. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) responds by indicating that if the boy lives, he may witness the Hour. This interaction reflects the uncertainty of time and the importance of living righteously.

Modern Application

This hadith serves as a reminder to focus on living a good life rather than being preoccupied with future uncertainties. It encourages individuals to make the most of their time and to prepare for the afterlife through righteous actions.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Afterlife because it addresses the concept of the Last Hour and the importance of being prepared for it.

Day of Judgment Afterlife