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Jesus’ descent and the invitation to lead prayer

Sahih Muslim · Sahih Muslim156, complete English report

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Sunnah.com English, Sahih Muslim 156; Book 1, Hadith 300, deprecated English reference 1:293. Complete displayed English report. Translator credited by the collection as Abdul Hamid Siddiqui; host describes subsequent spelling cleanup. Paragraph break separates narrator attribution from the report.

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Sahih Muslim 156, Jesus' reply within Jabir's report

No, some amongst you are commanders over some (amongst you).
Jabir b. 'Abdullah reported: I heard the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: A section of my people will not cease fighting for the Truth and will prevail till the Day of Resurrection. He said: Jesus son of Mary would then descend and their (Muslims') commander would invite him to come and lead them in prayer, but he would say: No, some amongst you are commanders over some (amongst you). This is the honour from Allah for this Ummah.

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