Abu Hani Humayd bin Hani states that he heard Abu Abd al-Rahman al-Hubuli, whose name is Abdullah bin Yazid, and Sayyiduna Amr bin Hurayth (may Allah be pleased with him), and others besides them, saying that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Soon you will come to a people with curly hair; accept the counsel to treat them well, for by Allah's leave they will be a strength for you and a means of carrying you to your enemy." the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) meant the Copts of Egypt.
Abu Ya'la recorded it, and its narrators are the narrators of the Sahih.
Hadith Referenceمجمع الزوائد ومنبع الفوائد / كتاب المناقب / 16681
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:إسنادہ صحیح
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