Kathir bin Abdullah narrates from his father, who narrates from his grandfather, that indeed the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Verily, Islam began as something strange, and soon it will become strange again just as it began, so glad tidings are for the strangers." It was asked: O Messenger of Allah! Who are the strangers? He said: "Those who will revive my Sunnah and teach it to the servants of Allah."
Hadith Referenceمسند الشهاب / 1053
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:إسناده ضعيف جدا
Hadith Takhrij«إسناده ضعيف جدا ، وأخرجه الترمذي فى «جامعه» برقم: 2630، والبزار فى «مسنده» برقم: 3397، والطبراني فى«الكبير» برقم: 11» کثر بن عبد الله مزنی سخت ضعیف ہے ۔