It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Sa'id Khudri (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: A time will come upon the people when they will participate in battle, and during that time it will be asked, "Is there any Companion among you?" They will reply, "Yes!" So they will be granted victory. After that, there will be another battle, and during that time it will be asked, "Is there any Tabi'i among you?" They will say, "Yes!" Thus, they too will be granted victory. After that, there will again be a battle among the people, and during that time it will be asked, "Is there any Tabi' al-Tabi'in among you?" They will say, "Yes!" So they too will be granted victory.
Hadith Referenceالفتح الربانی / كتاب الفضائل / 12528
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:صحیح
Hadith Takhrij«أخرجه البخاري: 2897، 3594، ومسلم: 2532 ، (انظر مسند أحمد ترقيم الرسالة: 11041 ترقیم بيت الأفكار الدولية: 11056»
Brief Explanation
Benefits: … It is understood from this that among the personalities of the earlier generations of this Ummah, there was greater righteousness, virtue, blessing, and divine support and assistance.