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 3796 in the Book of Tribulations.

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Q: What is Sunan Ibn Majah 3796 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Tribulations), narrated by It was narrated from ‘Abdullah that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:, states: "“Just before the Hour comes there will be transformations, the earth collapsing, and Qadhf. (i.e. the throwing of stones perhaps as a means of punishment – maybe it refers to landslides).”"

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 نَصْرُ بْنُ عَلِيٍّ الْجَهْضَمِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو أَحْمَدَ، حَدَّثَنَا بَشِيرُ بْنُ سَلْمَانَ، عَنْ سَيَّارٍ، عَنْ طَارِقٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ قَالَ ‏ "‏ بَيْنَ يَدَىِ السَّاعَةِ مَسْخٌ وَخَسْفٌ وَقَذْفٌ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

“Just before the Hour comes there will be transformations, the earth collapsing, and Qadhf. (i.e. the throwing of stones perhaps as a means of punishment – maybe it refers to landslides).”

Narrated by It was narrated from ‘Abdullah that the Prophet (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) speaks about the signs that will precede the Day of Judgment. He mentions transformations, the earth collapsing, and Qadhf, which may refer to various forms of punishment. This conveys a sense of urgency and seriousness regarding the events that will unfold as the Hour approaches, reminding believers of the transient nature of life and the importance of being prepared for the hereafter.

Modern Application

In today's world, this hadith serves as a reminder to reflect on our actions and their consequences. It encourages individuals to live with mindfulness and awareness of the eventual Day of Judgment, fostering a sense of accountability in our daily lives.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Day of Judgment and Eschatological Events because it discusses the signs that will occur before the arrival of the Hour, emphasizing the importance of being aware of these impending events.

Day of Judgment Eschatological Events