Combining the Strangeness of Islam with Its Spread
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Question:
This questioner says: How do we reconcile the statement of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) that Islam began as a stranger and will end as a stranger, with the hadith which, in its meaning, states that Islam will enter every place, meaning its spread, as we see today with the entry of no fewer than five new Muslims daily from various Western cities and countries?
Answer:
My brother, we told you that true Islam is what only a few are upon, whereas the broad, claimed Islam is numerous. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, when they asked, "Are we few, O Messenger of Allah?" and he said, "Nations will swarm upon you," and they asked, "Are we few?", or is the speech regarding affiliation, or is the speech regarding reality? True Islam, adherence to the Sunnah, and beneficial knowledge—this is it, and only a few are upon this. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
This questioner says: How do we reconcile the statement of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) that Islam began as a stranger and will end as a stranger, with the hadith which, in its meaning, states that Islam will enter every place, meaning its spread, as we see today with the entry of no fewer than five new Muslims daily from various Western cities and countries?
Answer:
My brother, we told you that true Islam is what only a few are upon, whereas the broad, claimed Islam is numerous. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said, when they asked, "Are we few, O Messenger of Allah?" and he said, "Nations will swarm upon you," and they asked, "Are we few?"
He said: No, you will be numerous at that time, but you will be chaff like the chaff of a sword.
قال لا، أنتم حينئذ كثير، ولكنكم غثاء كغثاء السيفThe presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
شرح أحاديث في الفتن والحوادث، باب التغرب في الفتنة — islamhouse.com (59:20)
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