The Authenticity of the Hadith Regarding the Destruction of the Arabs as a Sign of the Hour and Its Meaning
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Question:
He says: A hadith was reported in Sunan al-Tirmidhi that one of the signs of the Hour is the destruction of the Arabs. What is the authenticity of this hadith, and what is its meaning?
Answer:
As for its authenticity, I do not know anything about it; it requires reviewing the chain of narration. As for the destruction of the Arabs, there is no doubt that the Arabs are the foundation of this religion. It is they in whose language the Qur'an was revealed, and the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) was sent from among them. It is obligatory for them to carry out the call to Allah and jihad in the path of Allah. There is no doubt that if the Arabs fall, this religion will decline, because they are the ones who uphold it primarily.
And if this is in terms of individuals or in terms of changing circumstances, some may lag behind, and the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and Allah, Glorified and Exalted is He, says:[Muhammad 47:38].
But in general, the Arabs are the foundation. If they weaken or fall, this religion will weaken. We do not say that the religion will disappear and cease to exist; it will remain, and Allah will raise up for it those who will uphold it. But the Arabs are the foundation in this.[Az-Zukhruf 43:44] Yes.
He says: A hadith was reported in Sunan al-Tirmidhi that one of the signs of the Hour is the destruction of the Arabs. What is the authenticity of this hadith, and what is its meaning?
Answer:
As for its authenticity, I do not know anything about it; it requires reviewing the chain of narration. As for the destruction of the Arabs, there is no doubt that the Arabs are the foundation of this religion. It is they in whose language the Qur'an was revealed, and the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) was sent from among them. It is obligatory for them to carry out the call to Allah and jihad in the path of Allah. There is no doubt that if the Arabs fall, this religion will decline, because they are the ones who uphold it primarily.
And if this is in terms of individuals or in terms of changing circumstances, some may lag behind, and the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and Allah, Glorified and Exalted is He, says:
And if you turn away, He will replace you with another people; then they will not be the likes of you.
وَإِن تَتَوَلَّوْا يَسْتَبْدِلْ قَوْمًا غَيْرَكُمْ ثُمَّ لَا يَكُونُوا أَمْثَالَكُمBut in general, the Arabs are the foundation. If they weaken or fall, this religion will weaken. We do not say that the religion will disappear and cease to exist; it will remain, and Allah will raise up for it those who will uphold it. But the Arabs are the foundation in this.
And indeed, it is a remembrance for you and your people, and you [all] are going to be questioned.
وَإِنَّهُ لَذِكْرٌ لَّكَ وَلِقَوْمِكَ وَسَوْفَ تُسْأَلُونَ
Source
لقاء مع المعلمين بالطائف 1434هـ — alfawzan.live (24:17)
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