What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 2884 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Hajj), narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet said:, states: ""Troops will not cease to attack this House until an army of them are swallowed up by the earth.""

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 2884 in the Book of The Book of Hajj.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #2884

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ إِدْرِيسَ أَبُو حَاتِمٍ الرَّازِيُّ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عُمَرُ بْنُ حَفْصِ بْنِ غِيَاثٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، عَنْ مِسْعَرٍ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي طَلْحَةُ بْنُ مُصَرِّفٍ، عَنْ أَبِي مُسْلِمٍ الأَغَرِّ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ تَنْتَهِي الْبُعُوثُ عَنْ غَزْوِ هَذَا الْبَيْتِ حَتَّى يُخْسَفَ بِجَيْشٍ مِنْهُمْ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"Troops will not cease to attack this House until an army of them are swallowed up by the earth."

Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Prophet said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ foretells that troops will continue to attack the Kaaba until a specific divine event occurs. This statement reflects the significance of the Kaaba in Islamic belief and the eventual divine justice that will manifest. It serves as a reminder of the challenges faced by the sacred house and the importance of its protection.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this hadith can be seen as a reminder of the enduring significance of sacred places and the need for their protection. It encourages individuals to respect and honor places of worship and their spiritual importance.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Divine Decree because it discusses the events leading up to the Day of Judgment and the divine will regarding the Kaaba.

Day of Judgment Divine Decree