"A man is coming from the people of my family whose name agrees with my name." 'Asim said: "Abu Salih narrated to us from Abu Hurairah, who said: 'If there did not remain in the world but one day, then Allah would extend that day until he comes.'"
Hadith Text & Context
"A man is coming from the people of my family whose name agrees with my name." 'Asim said: "Abu Salih narrated to us from Abu Hurairah, who said: 'If there did not remain in the world but one day, then Allah would extend that day until he comes.'"
Reference: Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2231 | Book: Chapters On Al-Fitan | Author: Jami' at-Tirmidhi
Commentary on the Mahdi
This noble hadith refers to Al-Mahdi, the guided one from the Prophet's progeny. His name matching the Prophet's name (Muhammad ibn Abdullah) indicates his noble lineage and spiritual connection to the final Messenger.
The scholars explain that "people of my family" (Ahl al-Bayt) refers to his descendants through Fatimah, demonstrating the honor Allah has bestowed upon the Prophet's household.
Divine Timing & Purpose
The statement about Allah extending the final day emphasizes that Al-Mahdi's appearance is a divinely decreed event that must occur before the Hour. This shows the importance of his role in establishing justice before the end of time.
This extension demonstrates Allah's absolute power over time and His commitment to fulfill His promises, regardless of how close the Final Hour may be.
Scholarly Consensus
The majority of scholars from Ahl al-Sunnah wal-Jama'ah affirm the coming of Al-Mahdi based on mutawatir (widely transmitted) narrations. His arrival is among the major signs of the Hour.
His mission will be to fill the earth with justice and equity after it had been filled with oppression and tyranny, fulfilling divine wisdom in the final stages of human history.