Is this hadith authentic?

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

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This hadith is from Sunan Ibn Majah, which contains 4,345 hadiths across 38 books. It is hadith number 3725 in the Book of Tribulations.

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Q: What is Sunan Ibn Majah 3725 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Tribulations), narrated by It was narrated from ‘Abdullah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:, states: "“Islam began as something strange and will go back to being strange, so glad tidings to the strangers.” It was said: “Who are the strangers?’ He said: “Strangers who have left their families and tribe…"

Tribulations

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ بْنُ وَكِيعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا حَفْصُ بْنُ غِيَاثٍ، عَنِ الأَعْمَشِ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، عَنْ أَبِي الأَحْوَصِ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ إِنَّ الإِسْلاَمَ بَدَأَ غَرِيبًا وَسَيَعُودُ غَرِيبًا فَطُوبَى لِلْغُرَبَاءِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ قِيلَ وَمَنِ الْغُرَبَاءُ قَالَ النُّزَّاعُ مِنَ الْقَبَائِلِ ‏.‏

“Islam began as something strange and will go back to being strange, so glad tidings to the strangers.” It was said: “Who are the strangers?’ He said: “Strangers who have left their families and tribes.”

Narrated by It was narrated from ‘Abdullah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

This hadith, narrated by Abdullah, speaks to the nature of Islam as it began and its future. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) stated that Islam started as something strange and would return to being strange. This reflects the challenges faced by believers in a world that may not always align with Islamic values, emphasizing the significance of steadfastness.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, many Muslims may feel isolated or misunderstood due to their beliefs. This hadith encourages individuals to remain true to their faith, even when it feels countercultural, and to find strength in their identity as believers.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Community and Warning because it highlights the potential alienation of believers and serves as a warning to stay steadfast in faith amidst societal challenges.

Community Warning