The Hour of (Doomsday)

Narrated Abu Hurayra:

While the Prophet (PBUH) was saying something during a gathering, a Bedouin came and asked him, “When will the Hour of (Doomsday) take place?”

Allah’s Apostle (PBUH) continued his talk, some people said that Allah’s Apostle (PBUH) had not heard the question, but did not like what the Bedouin had asked. Some said that Allah’s Apostle (PBUH) had not heard it.

When the Prophet (PBUH) finished his speech, he said, “Where is the questioner that asked about the Hour of (Doomsday)?”

The Bedouin said, “I am here, O Allah’s Apostle.”

Then the Prophet (PBUH) said, “When honesty is lost then wait for the Hour of (Doomsday).”

The Bedouin said, “How will that be Lost?”

The Prophet (PBUH) said, “When the power of authority comes into the hands of unfit people, then wait for the Hour of (Doomsday).

Volume 1, Book 3, Number 56 (Hadith Translation by Sahih Bukhari)