Sayyiduna Jabir bin Samurah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "May Allah Almighty curse the one who takes up desert life after emigration! May Allah Almighty curse the one who takes up desert life after emigration! May Allah Almighty curse the one who takes up desert life after emigration! Except in the case of tribulation (fitnah), for taking up desert life is better than remaining in the place of tribulation."
Al-Tabarani recorded it; its chain contains narrators whom I do not know.
Hadith Referenceمجمع الزوائد ومنبع الفوائد / كتاب الجهاد / 9300
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