Sunan Ibn Majah #3822

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 عُثْمَانُ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو دَاوُدَ الْحَفَرِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا يَاسِينُ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ بْنِ مُحَمَّدِ ابْنِ الْحَنَفِيَّةِ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَلِيٍّ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ الْمَهْدِيُّ مِنَّا أَهْلَ الْبَيْتِ يُصْلِحُهُ اللَّهُ فِي لَيْلَةٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
"Mahdi is one of us, the people of the Household. Allah will rectify him in a single night."
Narrated by It was narrated from 'Ali that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) speaks about the Mahdi, a figure from his household who will be divinely guided and rectified by Allah in a single night. This hadith emphasizes the significance of the Mahdi in Islamic eschatology, highlighting the belief that he will emerge during a time of great turmoil to restore justice and righteousness.

Modern Application

The concept of the Mahdi inspires hope among Muslims, encouraging them to remain steadfast in their faith and to strive for justice in their communities. It serves as a reminder that divine intervention can occur, even in seemingly dire situations, motivating individuals to work towards positive change.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Teachings because it conveys a significant message about the Mahdi, a key figure in Islamic belief, and his divine guidance.

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This hadith is #3822 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Tribulations. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from 'Ali that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.

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