living islam _ Islamic tradition

Hudhayfah ibn al-Yaman said: "People used to ask the prophet (s) about
good things, but I used to ask him about bad things because I was afraid
that they might overtake me. I said, 'O messenger of Allah, we were
lost in ignorance (Jahiliyyah) and evil, then Allah brought this good
(i.e. Islam). Will some evil come after this good thing?' He said
'yes'. I asked, 'and will some good come after that evil?' He said,
'yes, but it will be tainted with some evil.' I asked, 'How will it be
tainted?' He said, 'There will be some people who will lead others on a
path different from mine. You will see good and bad in them.' I
asked, 'Will some evil come after that good?' he said, 'Some people
will be standing and calling at the gates of hell; whoever responds to
their call, they will throw him into the Fire.' I said, 'O Messenger of
Allah, describe them for us.' He said, 'They will be from our own
people, and will speak our language'. I asked, 'What do you advice me
to do if I should live to see that?' He said, Stick to the main body
(jama'ah) of the Muslims and their leader (Imam).' I asked, 'what if
there is no main body and no leader?' He said, 'Isolate yourselves
from all of these sects, even if you have to eat the roots of trees
until death overcomes you while you are in that state.'
(sitert fra Ibn Kathir "The Signs Before The Day of Judgement")

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