The hadith from Sahih Muslim Book 1, Hadith 8a (commonly referred to as the Hadith of Jibreel) is one of the most foundational and widely narrated traditions in Islam. It provides not only a complete summary of Islam (submission), Iman (faith), and Ihsan (spiritual excellence), but also presents clear signs of the Latter Days—the era in which the Messiah and Mahdi was to appear.
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Key Latter Day Signs in the Hadith:
1.“The slave-girl will give birth to her mistress/master”
•Interpreted by classical scholars to symbolize social upheaval, inversion of norms, and generational rebellion, where children treat their parents like servants or societal roles are upended.
•Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (as) explained that this refers to the moral and societal decline of the latter days, including a breakdown of respect between generations and the rise of modern materialistic values that displace spirituality and traditional ethics.
2.“Barefooted, destitute goatherds will compete in constructing tall buildings”
•A striking prophecy about the rise of previously underdeveloped nations, particularly in the Arabian Peninsula (e.g., the Gulf States), where shepherds and Bedouins have built some of the tallest skyscrapers in the world today (e.g., Burj Khalifa).
•This transformation did not occur in the classical Islamic period, but is a phenomenon of the modern age, especially the 20th and 21st centuries.
•Therefore, this specific sign confirms that we are now living in the “Latter Days.”
Conclusion of this sign in the Hadith:
“That means the Messiah/Mahdi has already appeared.”
This is a correct deduction—and one that Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (as), the Promised Messiah and Mahdi, himself made more than a century ago.
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Ahmadi Understanding from the Qur’an and Hadith:
1.The Holy Qur’an foretells the revival of faith by one raised among Muslims:
“He it is Who has raised among the unlettered people a Messenger from among themselves… and [will raise him] among others of them who have not yet joined them.”
(Surah Al-Jumu‘ah 62:3–4)
•The Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa) was asked who these “others” are. He placed his hand on Hazrat Salman the Persian (ra) and said:
“Even if faith were to ascend to the Pleiades, a man from among these would bring it back.”
(Sahih Bukhari)
•Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (as) declared that he is that prophesied man, raised to revive Islam, not bring a new faith.
2.No New Prophet or Mahdi Remains to Come:
•Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (as) stated:
“I am the Mahdi whose advent was awaited… and it is me to whom all the signs point.”
(Tadhkiratush-Shahadatain, Ruhani Khazain Vol. 20)
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Analysis of the Second Part of the Hadith: Divine Decree (Qadr)
The first part of the hadith emphasizes belief in Qadr (Divine Decree) as a central tenet of Islam. Denial of it removes a person from the fold of Islam.
This is a response to the early Qadariyya who denied predestination. The Ahmadiyya interpretation reconciles divine decree and human free will:
•Allah’s knowledge encompasses all events, but man has free will and is accountable for his actions.
•Qadr is not fatalism—it’s recognition of God’s ultimate authority, while we are morally responsible for our choices.
Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (as) clarified:
“Qadr does not mean that man has no choice, but that Allah knows from eternity what each person will choose, and He has power to intervene when He wills.”
(Lecture Sialkot, Ruhani Khazain Vol. 20)
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Final Remark: Who Was the Inquirer?
The inquirer was Jibreel (as) in human form—sent to teach the essence of religion.
•This underscores the divine importance of the three layers of Islam: Islam (outward acts), Iman (inner belief), and Ihsan (spiritual excellence).
•It also reminds us that the Latter Days are marked by moral decline and material dominance—as we see today.
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Key Latter Day Signs in the Hadith:
1.“The slave-girl will give birth to her mistress/master”
•Interpreted by classical scholars to symbolize social upheaval, inversion of norms, and generational rebellion, where children treat their parents like servants or societal roles are upended.
•Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (as) explained that this refers to the moral and societal decline of the latter days, including a breakdown of respect between generations and the rise of modern materialistic values that displace spirituality and traditional ethics.
2.“Barefooted, destitute goatherds will compete in constructing tall buildings”
•A striking prophecy about the rise of previously underdeveloped nations, particularly in the Arabian Peninsula (e.g., the Gulf States), where shepherds and Bedouins have built some of the tallest skyscrapers in the world today (e.g., Burj Khalifa).
•This transformation did not occur in the classical Islamic period, but is a phenomenon of the modern age, especially the 20th and 21st centuries.
•Therefore, this specific sign confirms that we are now living in the “Latter Days.”
Conclusion of this sign in the Hadith:
“That means the Messiah/Mahdi has already appeared.”
This is a correct deduction—and one that Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (as), the Promised Messiah and Mahdi, himself made more than a century ago.
⸻
Ahmadi Understanding from the Qur’an and Hadith:
1.The Holy Qur’an foretells the revival of faith by one raised among Muslims:
“He it is Who has raised among the unlettered people a Messenger from among themselves… and [will raise him] among others of them who have not yet joined them.”
(Surah Al-Jumu‘ah 62:3–4)
•The Holy Prophet Muhammad (sa) was asked who these “others” are. He placed his hand on Hazrat Salman the Persian (ra) and said:
“Even if faith were to ascend to the Pleiades, a man from among these would bring it back.”
(Sahih Bukhari)
•Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (as) declared that he is that prophesied man, raised to revive Islam, not bring a new faith.
2.No New Prophet or Mahdi Remains to Come:
•Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (as) stated:
“I am the Mahdi whose advent was awaited… and it is me to whom all the signs point.”
(Tadhkiratush-Shahadatain, Ruhani Khazain Vol. 20)
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Analysis of the Second Part of the Hadith: Divine Decree (Qadr)
The first part of the hadith emphasizes belief in Qadr (Divine Decree) as a central tenet of Islam. Denial of it removes a person from the fold of Islam.
This is a response to the early Qadariyya who denied predestination. The Ahmadiyya interpretation reconciles divine decree and human free will:
•Allah’s knowledge encompasses all events, but man has free will and is accountable for his actions.
•Qadr is not fatalism—it’s recognition of God’s ultimate authority, while we are morally responsible for our choices.
Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (as) clarified:
“Qadr does not mean that man has no choice, but that Allah knows from eternity what each person will choose, and He has power to intervene when He wills.”
(Lecture Sialkot, Ruhani Khazain Vol. 20)
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Final Remark: Who Was the Inquirer?
The inquirer was Jibreel (as) in human form—sent to teach the essence of religion.
•This underscores the divine importance of the three layers of Islam: Islam (outward acts), Iman (inner belief), and Ihsan (spiritual excellence).
•It also reminds us that the Latter Days are marked by moral decline and material dominance—as we see today.
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Conclusion (Ahmadi Muslim View):
The signs narrated in Sahih Muslim Hadith 8a have been literally fulfilled in our era. The Latter Days are now, and the Messiah and Mahdi has already appeared in the person of Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (as) of Qadian.
He is the Divinely appointed Reformer, and the only claimant who:
•Fulfilled the Hadith of lunar and solar eclipses in Ramadan,
•Declared that the rise of Arab wealth and buildings marks the end times,
•And revived the faith with heavenly support and fulfilled prophecies.
If you’re seeking the Mahdi, he has come—and the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama‘at is his community.
#Mahdi
#WhoIsMahdi
#MahdiHasAppeared
Mahdi has appeared
#MessiahHasCome
Messiah has come
The signs narrated in Sahih Muslim Hadith 8a have been literally fulfilled in our era. The Latter Days are now, and the Messiah and Mahdi has already appeared in the person of Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad (as) of Qadian.
He is the Divinely appointed Reformer, and the only claimant who:
•Fulfilled the Hadith of lunar and solar eclipses in Ramadan,
•Declared that the rise of Arab wealth and buildings marks the end times,
•And revived the faith with heavenly support and fulfilled prophecies.
If you’re seeking the Mahdi, he has come—and the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama‘at is his community.
#Mahdi
#WhoIsMahdi
#MahdiHasAppeared
Mahdi has appeared
#MessiahHasCome
Messiah has come
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