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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, which contains 4,053 hadiths across 49 books. It is hadith number 2890 in the Book of Chapters on Manners.

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Q: What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2890 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of Chapters on Manners), narrated by Shu'bah and Ath-Thawri reported it from Abu Ishaq from Al-Bara bin 'Azib who said:, states: ""I saw a red Hullah on the Messenger of Allah." (Another chain of narration.)"

Chapters on Manners

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

وَرَوَى شُعْبَةُ، وَالثَّوْرِيُّ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، عَنِ الْبَرَاءِ بْنِ عَازِبٍ، قَالَ رَأَيْتُ عَلَى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم حُلَّةً حَمْرَاءَ ‏.‏ حَدَّثَنَا بِذَلِكَ مَحْمُودُ بْنُ غَيْلاَنَ حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ حَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ وَحَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ حَدَّثَنَا مَحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ بِهَذَا ‏.‏ وَفِي الْحَدِيثِ كَلاَمٌ أَكْثَرُ مِنْ هَذَا ‏.‏ قَالَ سَأَلْتُ مُحَمَّدًا قُلْتُ لَهُ حَدِيثُ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ عَنِ الْبَرَاءِ أَصَحُّ أَوْ حَدِيثُ جَابِرِ بْنِ سَمُرَةَ فَرَأَى كِلاَ الْحَدِيثَيْنِ صَحِيحًا ‏.‏ وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنِ الْبَرَاءِ وَأَبِي جُحَيْفَةَ ‏.‏

"I saw a red Hullah on the Messenger of Allah." (Another chain of narration.)

Narrated by Shu'bah and Ath-Thawri reported it from Abu Ishaq from Al-Bara bin 'Azib who said:

Context

In this narration, Al-Bara bin 'Azib describes the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) wearing a red Hullah, showcasing the Prophet's modesty and appropriateness in attire. This hadith serves as a reminder of the significance of dressing appropriately in accordance with Islamic values.

Modern Application

This hadith encourages individuals to reflect on their clothing choices, promoting modesty and appropriateness in dress. It serves as a reminder to align one's attire with Islamic teachings.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Clothing Etiquette and Islamic Dress Code because it discusses the Prophet's attire and the principles of modest dressing in Islam.

Clothing Etiquette Islamic Dress Code