What is the meaning of Sawaad-e-A'zam (the great majority) mentioned in the Hadith?

Answer

The Sawaad-e-A'zam refers to the Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jama'ah. It refers to the Ahl-e-Haqq. It does not refer to numerical superiority or majority. Hadhrat Sufyaan Thauri (rahmatullah alayh) said: "The Ahlus Sunnah Wal Jama'ah are those who are on the Haqq, even though it may be just one person." He gave this same answer when someone asked him the same question which you are asking us, viz., 'Who is the Sawaad-e-A'zam'? Imaam Baihqi (rahmatullah alayh) had also given a similar answer.