It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "The Hour will not be established until al-harj becomes widespread." The Companions (may Allah be pleased with them) asked: "O Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), what is meant by al-harj?" He (peace and blessings be upon him) said three times: "Killing." They said: "(O Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him),) we already kill one or two thousand polytheists every year." He (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "I do not mean that (jihad); rather (al-harj means) your killing one another." They said (in astonishment): "Will we do that while in our right minds?" He (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "Allah Almighty will cause the hearts of the people of that time to die, just as He causes their bodies to die."
Hadith Referenceمسند أبي يعلى الموصلي / تابع مسند أبي هريرة رضي الله عنه / 6293
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:إسناده ضعيف
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