Sahih al-Bukhari #2929
Fighting for the Cause of Allah (Jihaad)
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
حَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ بُكَيْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا اللَّيْثُ، عَنْ عُقَيْلٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، عَنْ سَالِمِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، أَنَّ ابْنَ عُمَرَ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ قَالَ وَجَدَ عُمَرُ حُلَّةَ إِسْتَبْرَقٍ تُبَاعُ فِي السُّوقِ فَأَتَى بِهَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَقَالَ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ، ابْتَعْ هَذِهِ الْحُلَّةَ فَتَجَمَّلْ بِهَا لِلْعِيدِ وَلِلْوُفُودِ. فَقَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم " إِنَّمَا هَذِهِ لِبَاسُ مَنْ لاَ خَلاَقَ لَهُ، أَوْ إِنَّمَا يَلْبَسُ هَذِهِ مَنْ لاَ خَلاَقَ لَهُ ". فَلَبِثَ مَا شَاءَ اللَّهُ ثُمَّ أَرْسَلَ إِلَيْهِ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِجُبَّةِ دِيبَاجٍ، فَأَقْبَلَ بِهَا عُمَرُ حَتَّى أَتَى بِهَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَقَالَ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ، قُلْتَ " إِنَّمَا هَذِهِ لِبَاسُ مَنْ لاَ خَلاَقَ لَهُ أَوْ إِنَّمَا يَلْبَسُ هَذِهِ مَنْ لا خَلاَقَ لَهُ ". ثُمَّ أَرْسَلْتَ إِلَىَّ بِهَذِهِ فَقَالَ " تَبِيعُهَا، أَوْ تُصِيبُ بِهَا بَعْضَ حَاجَتِكَ ".
`Umar saw a silken cloak being sold in the market and he brought it to Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) and said, "O
Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)! Buy this cloak and adorn yourself with it on the `Id festivals and on meeting the
delegations." Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) replied, "This is the dress for the one who will have no share in the
Hereafter (or, this is worn by one who will have no share in the Hereafter)." After sometime had
passed, Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) sent a silken cloak to `Umar. `Umar took it and brought it to Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)
and said, "O Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)! You have said that this is the dress of that who will have no share in the
Hereafter (or, this is worn by one who will have no share in the Hereafter), yet you have sent me this!"
The Prophet (ﷺ) said," I have sent it) so that you may sell it or fulfill with it some of your needs."
Narrated by Narrated Ibn `Umar:
Context
This hadith illustrates a moment when Umar brought a silken cloak to the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and suggested that he buy it for special occasions. The Prophet (ﷺ) responded by indicating that such luxurious clothing is associated with those who lack a share in the Hereafter. Later, he sent Umar a cloak, clarifying that it could be sold or used for needs, demonstrating a balance between material desires and spiritual values.
Modern Application
In contemporary life, this hadith serves as a reminder to prioritize spiritual values over material possessions. It encourages individuals to reflect on their consumption habits and to seek balance in their lives, ensuring that they do not become overly attached to luxury items.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct and Islamic Dress Code because it reflects the Prophet's guidance on modesty and the appropriate use of clothing.
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About Sahih al-Bukhari
This hadith is #2929 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Fighting for the Cause of Allah (Jihaad). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Ibn `Umar:.