The worst time, the worst people

It is reported that Abû Hâzim Al-Ashja’î – Allâh have mercy on him – said:

If you find yourself in a time when speech is accepted as knowledge and knowledge is accepted as deeds [instead of putting it into practice], then you are in the worst time and with the worst people.

Abû Bakr Al-Daynûrî, Al-Mujâlasah wa Jawâhir Al-’Ilm` 4:338.

Abû Hâzim Salmân Al-Ashja’î (died circa 100H) was one of the eminent Tâbi’în. He was a fully reliable transmitter of hadîth and a companion of Abû Hurayrah – Allâh be pleased with him.

3 Responses to “The worst time, the worst people”

  1. umm-mu'aadh on April 26, 2010 - الاثنين 13 جمادى الأولى 1431 20:44

    Subhan Allah….Scary

  2. ibnabbas on April 28, 2010 - الأربعاء 15 جمادى الأولى 1431 07:13

    very scary, especially when put into the context of our times…

  3. Umm yahya on May 4, 2010 - الثلاثاء 22 جمادى الأولى 1431 02:25

    subhan'Allaah!..and everytime a time which is worst comes after it…so how will it be tomorrow!?!..we Ask Allaah al Ghafur to forgive us and keep us firm upon the straight path ameen!