It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Sa'id Khudri (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: A time will come upon the people when they will participate in battle, and during that time it will be asked, "Is there any Companion among you?" They will reply, "Yes!" So they will be granted victory. After that, there will be another battle, and during that time it will be asked, "Is there any Tabi'i among you?" They will say, "Yes!" Thus, they too will be granted victory. After that, there will again be a battle among the people, and during that time it will be asked, "Is there any Tabi' al-Tabi'in among you?" They will say, "Yes!" So they too will be granted victory.