‘There will be in the last of my nation a people narrating to you what you nor your fathers heard, so beware of them’.
Narrated by Muhammad bin Abd Allah bin Numayr and Zuhayr bin Harb narrated to me, they said Abd Allah bin Yazīd narrated to us, he said Sa’īd bin Abī Ayyūb narrated to me, he said Abū Hāni’ narrated to me, on authority of Uthmān Muslim bin Yasār, on authority of Abī Hurayrah, on authority of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah upon him, he said:
Context
This hadith warns of future individuals within the Muslim community who will introduce teachings that are unfamiliar and unrecognized by previous generations. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) cautions against these narrators, emphasizing the importance of adhering to authentic teachings. This serves as a reminder of the need for vigilance in preserving the integrity of the faith.
Modern Application
In today's context, this hadith encourages believers to critically evaluate new ideas and teachings that may arise. It highlights the importance of seeking knowledge from reliable sources and maintaining fidelity to established beliefs.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Hadith Transmission and Authenticity in Hadith because it addresses the importance of verifying the sources of religious teachings and the integrity of the transmission process.
O mankind, fear your Lord and fear a Day when no father will avail his son, nor will a son avail his father at all. Indeed, the promise of Allah is truth, so let not the worldly life delude you and be not deceived about Allah by the Deceiver.
But if they turn away, [say], "I have already conveyed that with which I was sent to you. My Lord will give succession to a people other than you, and you will not harm Him at all. Indeed my Lord is, over all things, Guardian."
O children of Adam, if there come to you messengers from among you relating to you My verses, then whoever fears Allah and reforms - there will be no fear concerning them, nor will they grieve.
"O company of jinn and mankind, did there not come to you messengers from among you, relating to you My verses and warning you of the meeting of this Day of yours?" They will say, "We bear witness against ourselves"; and the worldly life had deluded them, and they will bear witness against themselves that they were disbelievers.
This hadith is #7382 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of Introduction. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Muhammad bin Abd Allah bin Numayr and Zuhayr bin Harb narrated to me, they said Abd Allah bin Yazīd narrated to us, he said Sa’īd bin Abī Ayyūb narrated to me, he said Abū Hāni’ narrated to me, on authority of Uthmān Muslim bin Yasār, on authority of Abī Hurayrah, on authority of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings of Allah upon him, he said:.
