Explanation of Hadith: Islam began as something strange...

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Explanation of Hadith: Islam began as something strange...

Q: What is meant by the Hadith "Islam started as something strange and it will revert to how it began, as being strange. So blessed be the stranger." ?

A: This Hadith means that Islam started as something strange in Makkah and Al-Madinah. Only a few people followed its teachings and acted accordingly. Then it spread and people in crowds entered into it, and it became superior to all religions. At the end of time, Islam will revert to how it began. Only a few people will know and act according to the real meaning of its teachings. Those people are the "Ghuraba' (strangers)". The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "So blessed be the stranger." (Related by Muslim in his Sahih (authentic) book of Hadith) In another narration not from Muslim: It was said, "O Messenger of Allah! Who are the strangers?" He replied, "Those who perform good deeds while others make mischief." And, in other wordings: "Those who fix what others have ruined of the Sunnah." . I ask Allah to make us and the rest of the Muslims among them, for He is the best One to be sought for help!

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