Dr Khan Answering general Islamic questions, on Islam Channel.
1) The meaning behind the below hadith:
The Prophet (peace be upon him) said, `Islam began as something strange, and it shall return to being something strange, so give glad tidings to the strangers.` It was asked, `Who are those strangers, O Messenger of Allah?` He replied, `Those that correct the people when they become corrupt.` [Reported by Abu Amr al-Dani, from the hadith of ibn Masoud. It is authentic according to al-Albani.