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Is the hadith, "Their civilization will kill them," sound, as attributed to the Prophet, may God's prayers and peace be upon him?

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No authentic or weak hadith has been reported from the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, with the wording: "Their civilization will kill them." The word "civilization" (حضارة) in Arabic means dwelling in settled areas (cities). It was not used with the modern, broad concept that encompasses art, customs, technology, forms of authority, and lifestyles characterized by economic, governmental, and social systems.

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