Sayyiduna Abu Sa'id al-Khudri (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) that he (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "A time will come upon the people when a group of people will go out on jihad, and it will be asked of them: 'Is there anyone among you who saw the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him)?' They will say: 'Yes,' and victory will be granted to them. Then another group of people will go out on jihad, and it will be asked: 'Is there anyone among you who saw one of the Companions of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him)?' They will say: 'Yes,' and victory will be granted to them. Then another group of people will go out on jihad, and it will be asked of them: 'Is there anyone among you who saw those who saw the Companions of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him)?' They will say: 'Yes,' and victory will be granted to them too."
Hadith Referenceمسند أبي يعلى الموصلي / من مسند أبي سعيد الخدري / 974
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:إسناده صحيح
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