It is narrated from Hazrat Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "The example of my Ummah is like that of rain; it is not known whether its beginning is better or its end."
Hadith Referenceمسند احمد / مسند المكثرين من الصحابة / 12327
Hadith Gradingحکم دارالسلام:حديث قوي بطرقه وشواهده، وهذا إسناد حسن