I say: Its narrators are trustworthy and are among those from whom Muslim narrated, except for ʿAlī ibn Zayd—namely, Ibn Judʿān—who is weak.

Second: The report from Jābir ibn ʿAbd Allāh, whose hadith has already been cited (71–73).

Muslim (1/95) recorded the relevant portion through another chain, from Abū al-Zubayr, who heard Jābir ibn ʿAbd Allāh report these words from the Prophet:

“A group of my community will continue fighting for the truth, prevailing until the Day of Resurrection.” He said: “Then Jesus son of Mary (peace and blessings be upon him) will descend, and their leader will say, ‘Come and lead us in prayer.’ He will reply, ‘No; some of you are leaders over others, as an honour Allah has bestowed upon this community.’”

It is documented in al-Sahīhah (1960). Al-Dānī also recorded it (142/2).

Third: The report from Abū Hurayrah, whose hadith has already been cited (p. 54), with the wording:

“Then Jesus son of Mary (peace and blessings be upon him) will descend from heaven and lead the people in prayer. When he raises his head from bowing, he will say, ‘Allah hears whoever praises Him. Allah has killed the Dajjāl, the false messiah, and the Muslims have prevailed.’”

Fourth: The report from al-Nawwās ibn Samʿān, whose hadith has already been cited (pp. 56–58).

Fifth: The report from ʿĀʾishah, whose hadith has already been cited (pp. 59–60).

Sixth: The report from some of the Companions of Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him), already cited (91–92).

Seventh: From Samurah, who reported that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to say:

“The Dajjāl will emerge, blind in his left eye, with a thick growth over it, and he will cure