It is narrated from Hazrat Abu Saeed (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: A time will come upon the people when groups of people will go out for jihad. Someone will ask, "Is there any companion of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) among you?" The people will reply in the affirmative, and the Muslims will be granted victory. Then, on another occasion, groups of people will go out for jihad. Someone will ask, "Is there any companion of a companion among you?" The people will reply in the affirmative, and the Muslims will be granted victory. Then, on another occasion, groups of people will go out for jihad, and someone will ask, "Is there any companion of the companion of a companion among you?" The people will reply in the affirmative, and the Muslims will be granted victory.