It is narrated from Sayyidah Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) mentioned a severe hardship and affliction that would occur before the emergence of the Dajjal. I said: "O Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), where will the Arabs be at that time?" He (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "O Aishah, at that time the Arabs will be few (in number)." I said: "Then what will suffice the believer on that day in place of food?" He (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Glorifying Allah (tasbih), declaring His oneness (tahlil) and declaring His greatness (takbir)." I asked: "Which wealth will be best at that time?" He (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "A slave who gives his household water to drink. As for food, there will be no food available at that time."
Hadith Referenceمسند أبي يعلى الموصلي / مسند عائشة / 4607
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:إسناده ضعيف
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