Sahih al-Bukhari #2511

Gifts
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا يُونُسُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا شَيْبَانُ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا أَنَسٌ ـ رضى الله عنه ـ قَالَ أُهْدِيَ لِلنَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم جُبَّةُ سُنْدُسٍ، وَكَانَ يَنْهَى عَنِ الْحَرِيرِ، فَعَجِبَ النَّاسُ مِنْهَا فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ وَالَّذِي نَفْسُ مُحَمَّدٍ بِيَدِهِ لَمَنَادِيلُ سَعْدِ بْنِ مُعَاذٍ فِي الْجَنَّةِ أَحْسَنُ مِنْ هَذَا ‏"‏‏.‏ وَقَالَ سَعِيدٌ عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، إِنَّ أُكَيْدِرَ دُومَةَ أَهْدَى إِلَى النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم‏.‏
A Jubba (i.e. cloak) made of thick silken cloth was presented to the Prophet. The Prophet (ﷺ) used to forbid people to wear silk. So, the people were pleased to see it. The Prophet (ﷺ) said, "By Him in Whose Hands Muhammad's soul is, the handkerchiefs of Sa`d bin Mu`adh in Paradise are better than this." Anas added, "The present was sent to the Prophet (ﷺ) by Ukaidir (a Christian) from Dauma."
Narrated by Narrated Anas:

Context

This hadith recounts an incident where the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) received a gift of a silk cloak but refrained from wearing it due to his prohibition against silk. He remarked that even the simplest items in Paradise are superior to worldly adornments. This highlights the Prophet's humility and the value he placed on spiritual over material wealth.

Modern Application

In today's context, this principle encourages individuals to prioritize spiritual values over material possessions. It serves as a reminder that true worth lies in character and faith rather than in outward appearances.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Islamic Dress Code and Adornment Guidelines because it addresses the Prophet's teachings on modesty and the value of spiritual over material wealth.

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This hadith is #2511 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Gifts. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Anas:.

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