What is Jami` at-Tirmidhi 2896 about?

This hadith from Jami` at-Tirmidhi (Book of Chapters on Manners), narrated by Narrated The freed slave of Asma:, states: "from Ibn 'Umar who said: "I heard 'Umar mentioning that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'Whoever wears silk in the world he shall not wear it in the Hereafter.'""

Is this hadith authentic?

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

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Jami` at-Tirmidhi, which contains 4,053 hadiths across 49 books. It is hadith number 2896 in the Book of Chapters on Manners.

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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.

حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ مَنِيعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ يُوسُفَ الأَزْرَقُ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْمَلِكِ بْنُ أَبِي سُلَيْمَانَ، حَدَّثَنِي مَوْلَى، أَسْمَاءَ عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ عُمَرَ، يَذْكُرُ أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ مَنْ لَبِسَ الْحَرِيرَ فِي الدُّنْيَا لَمْ يَلْبَسْهُ فِي الآخِرَةِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ وَفِي الْبَابِ عَنْ عَلِيٍّ وَحُذَيْفَةَ وَأَنَسٍ وَغَيْرِ وَاحِدٍ وَقَدْ ذَكَرْنَاهُ فِي كِتَابِ اللِّبَاسِ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ قَدْ رُوِيَ مِنْ غَيْرِ وَجْهٍ عَنْ عُمَرَ ‏.‏ وَمَوْلَى أَسْمَاءَ بِنْتِ أَبِي بَكْرٍ الصِّدِّيقِ اسْمُهُ عَبْدُ اللَّهِ وَيُكْنَى أَبَا عُمَرَ وَقَدْ رَوَى عَنْهُ عَطَاءُ بْنُ أَبِي رَبَاحٍ وَعَمْرُو بْنُ دِينَارٍ ‏.‏

from Ibn 'Umar who said: "I heard 'Umar mentioning that the Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'Whoever wears silk in the world he shall not wear it in the Hereafter.'"

Narrated by Narrated The freed slave of Asma:

Context

In this narration from Ibn 'Umar, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) warns against wearing silk in this world, stating that those who do will not wear it in the Hereafter. This reflects the broader Islamic teachings on modesty and the distinction between worldly pleasures and spiritual rewards. The takeaway emphasizes the importance of adhering to Islamic guidelines regarding dress and materialism.

Modern Application

Today, many Muslims consider their clothing choices as reflections of their values and beliefs. The principle encourages individuals to choose modest and appropriate attire, aligning their choices with their faith and the teachings of Islam, while also promoting a sense of humility.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Islamic Dress Code because it addresses the guidelines regarding wearing silk and the implications for the Hereafter.

Islamic Dress Code