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This hadith is graded Da'if. The grade indicates the level of authenticity based on the chain of narration and content analysis.

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This hadith is from Sunan Abu Dawud, which contains 5,276 hadiths across 43 books. It is hadith number 4306 in the Book of Battles (Kitab Al-Malahim).

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Q: What is Sunan Abu Dawud 4306 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Battles (Kitab Al-Malahim)), narrated by Abu hurairah reported the Prophet (ﷺ) as saying:, states: "The last hour will not come before you fight with a people whose sandals are of hair, and the Last hour will not come before you fight with a people who have small eyes, short noses, and whose faces l…"

Battles (Kitab Al-Malahim)

Da'if

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، وَابْنُ السَّرْحِ، وَغَيْرُهُمَا، قَالُوا حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ الْمُسَيَّبِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، رِوَايَةً - قَالَ ابْنُ السَّرْحِ - أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ تَقُومُ السَّاعَةُ حَتَّى تُقَاتِلُوا قَوْمًا نِعَالُهُمُ الشَّعْرُ وَلاَ تَقُومُ السَّاعَةُ حَتَّى تُقَاتِلُوا قَوْمًا صِغَارَ الأَعْيُنِ ذُلْفَ الآنُفِ كَأَنَّ وُجُوهَهُمُ الْمَجَانُّ الْمُطْرَقَةُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

The last hour will not come before you fight with a people whose sandals are of hair, and the Last hour will not come before you fight with a people who have small eyes, short noses, and whose faces look as if they were shields covered with skin.

Narrated by Abu hurairah reported the Prophet (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) describes signs that will precede the Day of Judgment, specifically mentioning a conflict with a people characterized by distinct physical features. This statement serves as a warning about the events leading up to the end times, emphasizing the importance of awareness and preparation for such significant occurrences.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this hadith reminds us to be vigilant and aware of the signs of societal change and moral decline. It encourages individuals to reflect on their actions and the state of their communities, fostering a sense of responsibility towards creating a better environment.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Warning because it highlights the events that will occur before the end of times, serving as a cautionary message for believers.

Day of Judgment Warning