It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) that he said: "When Banu Abi al-As (in number) reach thirty, the religion of Allah will be made a means of deceit and corruption, the wealth of Allah will be made personal wealth circulating (among particular groups instead of the public), and the servants of Allah will be made their slaves and chattels (instead of subjects)."
Imam al-Hakim recorded this narration in al-Mustadrak and declared it sahih al-isnad (authentic in chain), while other hadith scholars have criticised its chain; however, other hadith about the trials (fitan), which point to future political and social corruption, also support its meaning.
Hadith Referenceالمطالب العالية بزوائد المسانيد الثمانية / كتاب الفتوح / 4465
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:إسناده صحيح
Hadith Takhrij«حکم الحدیث المطالب العالیہ محققاً تنسیق د. سعد بن ناصر بن عبد العزيز الشَّثري- مکتبہ شاملہ :إسناده صحيح » «أخرجه المستدرك على الصحيحين برقم: 8526، وأخرجه المعجم الأوسط للطبراني برقم: 7781، وأخرجه إتحاف الخيرة المهرة بزوائد المسانيد العشرة برقم: 7530، 7531»