The Messenger of Allah ﷺ mentioned a time of severe hardship that would come just before the appearance of Dajjal.The Companions asked, "What property will be most valuable in those days?"He replied, "A strong young servant who can draw water for his household. As for food, there will be none."They asked, "What then will the believers eat in those days?"He answered, "Glorifying Allah, declaring His holiness, praising Him, and proclaiming His oneness."Ayesha asked, "Where will the Arabs be in those days?"He said, "The Arabs in those days will be few."
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أن رسول الله ﷺ ذكر جهدا يكون بين يدي الدجال فقالوا أي المال خير يومئذ قال غلام شديد يسقي أهله الماء وأما الطعام فليس قالوا فما طعام المؤمنين يومئذ قال التسبيح والتقديس والتحميد والتهليل قالت عائشة فأين العرب يومئذ قال العرب يومئذ قليل