It is narrated on the authority of Ibn Mas'ud that the Messenger of Allah (may peace and blessings be upon him) pointed towards Yemen with his hand and said:
Verily Iman is towards this side, and harshness and callousness of the hearts is found amongst the rude owners of the camels who drive them behind their tails (to the direction) where emerge the two horns of Satan, they are the tribes of Rabi'a and Mudar.
Explanation
-Ibn as-Salah stated that the prophet pointed in the
direction of Yemen in reference to Makkah and al-Madeenah whilst he was in
Tabuk. It's where Eman begun and it continued. Others said it refers to Makkah
alone, others said it refers to the Ansaar alone whilst Ibn as-Salah himself
said that it refers to Yemen and its people. The correct view with an-Nawawi is
the first one.
Sharh Muslim 2/36-42
And Allaah Knows best
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