It is narrated from Sayyiduna Ibn Amr (may Allah be pleased with him) that once we were sitting around the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) when the mention of tribulations arose. The Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "This will happen when there is corruption in promises and trusts, and people will become like this (the narrator interlaced his fingers to demonstrate)." I asked, "O Messenger of Allah! What do you command me to do at that time?" He said: "Adhere to your house, control your tongue, adopt good deeds, avoid evil deeds, and keep company with the select few; protect yourself from the general masses."