What is the authenticity of the hadith: “A group from the West will remain manifest upon my Ummah until the Day of Resurrection,” and what is its meaning?
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The questioner : Is the hadith found in Sahih Muslim?
The Shaykh : Yes, the hadith is authentic; but the West does not mean your West, rather the intended meaning is the city, the city of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him).
Another questioner: His EminenceThe Shaykh : The hadith regarding drinking while standing, in the hadith it is written that Imam Ahmad narrated it or reported it.
The Shaykh : The hadith regarding the prohibition of drinking while standing is authentic; but the wording you are referring to, I did not understand it, so I do not know it; O Allah, be patient.
The questioner : Does it mean there is a prohibition against drinking while standing?
The Shaykh : Yes, exactly.
A group from the West will remain manifest upon my Ummah until the Day of Resurrection
لا تزال طائفة من الغرب ظاهرين على أمتي إلى يوم القيمةThe Shaykh : Yes, the hadith is authentic; but the West does not mean your West, rather the intended meaning is the city, the city of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him).
Another questioner: His EminenceThe Shaykh : The hadith regarding drinking while standing, in the hadith
If a person knew what was in his stomach and drank while standing, he would vomit what was in his stomach
لو يعلم المرء ما في بطنه ويشرب واقفا لاستقاء ما في بطنهThe Shaykh : The hadith regarding the prohibition of drinking while standing is authentic; but the wording you are referring to, I did not understand it, so I do not know it; O Allah, be patient.
The questioner : Does it mean there is a prohibition against drinking while standing?
The Shaykh : Yes, exactly.
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