Hadiths on the signs of the Hour from "summary" of Sahih Muslim Recueil des Hadiths authentiques du Prophete 1-2 Vol 1 by Muslim ibn al-hajjaj al-Nisaburi
In the course of his mission, the Prophet (peace be upon him) foretold certain signs which would herald the approach of the Last Hour. These signs constitute part of the unseen world, knowledge of which is bestowed only upon the Prophets. The signs of the Hour are part of the knowledge which Allah has reserved for Himself, and which He shares with His Prophets. The Prophet (peace be upon him) informed his followers about these signs in order to warn them of the approaching Day of Judgment and to urge them to prepare for it by living a righteous life. The signs of the Hour are not meant to satisfy mere curiosity or to provide entertainment. They serve a serious purpose, namely to remind people of the transitory nature of this world and to urge them to prepare for the Hereafter. The signs of the Hour are of two kinds: minor signs and major signs. The minor signs are those which have already occurred or are occurring now, while the major signs are those which have not yet occurred but which will take place shortly before the coming of the Hour. The minor signs include the spread of ignorance, the prevalence of immorality, the increase in earthquakes and natural dis...
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