Abu Hurairah reported the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) as saying “Iraq will prevent its measure (qafiz) and dirham. Syria will prevent its measure (mudi) and dinar. Egypt will prevent its measure (irdabb) and dinar. Then you will return to the position where you started. Zuhair said this three times. The flesh and blood of Abu Hurairah witnessed it.
Context
In this hadith, Abu Hurairah reports that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) foretold that certain regions would face economic hardships, preventing them from providing their goods. This prediction highlights the interconnectedness of communities and the impact of economic justice on society. The Prophet's words serve as a warning about the consequences of injustice and the importance of fair trade.
Modern Application
This principle resonates today as it encourages individuals to advocate for economic justice and fair practices in trade. It reminds communities to work together to ensure equitable access to resources and support for one another.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Provision and Sustenance and Economic Justice because it addresses the economic challenges faced by communities and the importance of fairness in trade.
Those who remained behind will say when you set out toward the war booty to take it, "Let us follow you." They wish to change the words of Allah. Say, "Never will you follow us. Thus did Allah say before." So they will say, "Rather, you envy us." But [in fact] they were not understanding except a little.
سُورَةُ قٓ
Qaaf (The letter Qaaf)
بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ
1 ayah
هَٰذَا مَا تُوعَدُونَ لِكُلِّ أَوَّابٍ حَفِيظٍۢ
[It will be said], "This is what you were promised - for every returner [to Allah] and keeper [of His covenant]
