What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 2883 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Hajj), narrated by Abu Hurairah said:, states: ""The Messenger of Allah said: This Hosue will be attacked by an army, and they will be swallowed up by the earth in Al-Baida'.""

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sunan an-Nasa'i, which contains 5,768 hadiths across 52 books. It is hadith number 2883 in the Book of The Book of Hajj.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #2883

The Book of Hajj

Sahih

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

أَخْبَرَنَا عِمْرَانُ بْنُ بَكَّارٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا بِشْرٌ، أَخْبَرَنِي أَبِي، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، أَخْبَرَنِي سُحَيْمٌ، أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ أَبَا هُرَيْرَةَ، يَقُولُ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ يَغْزُو هَذَا الْبَيْتَ جَيْشٌ فَيُخْسَفُ بِهِمْ بِالْبَيْدَاءِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"The Messenger of Allah said: This Hosue will be attacked by an army, and they will be swallowed up by the earth in Al-Baida'."

Narrated by Abu Hurairah said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ warns of an impending attack on the Kaaba, stating that an army will be swallowed by the earth in Al-Baida'. This prophetic warning serves as a reminder of the consequences of actions against sacred places and the divine protection of the Kaaba.

Modern Application

This principle can be reflected in the way people today regard and protect sacred places. It encourages a sense of responsibility towards maintaining the sanctity of religious sites and understanding their significance in the community.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Warning because it serves as a cautionary message about the consequences of actions against the sacred.

Prophetic Warning