Abu Hurairah (RA) reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) having said: Hasten to do good deeds before six things happen: the rising of the sun from the west, the smoke, the Dajjal, the beast and (the death) of one of you or the general turmoil.
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Abu Hurairah (RA) reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying: Hasten in performing these good deeds before these six things (happen): (the appearance) of the Dijjal, the smoke, the beast of the earth, the rising of the sun from the west, the general turmoil (leading to large-scale massacre) and death of masses and individuals.
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This hadith has been narrated on the authority of Qatada through another chain of transmitters.
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Explanation & Benefits
Shaykh Maulana Abdul Aziz Alvi
Hadith Commentary:
Vocabulary of the Hadith:
(1)
Amr al-‘Aammah:
Such a tribulation (fitnah) that will engulf everyone, and all will become occupied with it; no one will have time for goodness or reform.
(2)
Khaassat Ahadikum:
One’s personal preoccupation and busyness, due to which he will not be able to perform good deeds. In both instances, death can also be intended, meaning the Day of Judgment will be established, so after that, no deed will be of benefit.
Source: Tuhfat al-Muslim: Commentary on Sahih Muslim, Page: 7397