Sahih al-Bukhari #3811

Military Expeditions led by the Prophet (pbuh) (Al-Maghaazi)
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا فَرْوَةُ، عَنْ عَلِيٍّ، عَنْ هِشَامٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قَالَ كَانَ سَيْفُ الزُّبَيْرِ مُحَلًّى بِفِضَّةٍ‏.‏ قَالَ هِشَامٌ وَكَانَ سَيْفُ عُرْوَةَ مُحَلًّى بِفِضَّةٍ‏.‏
That his father said, "The sword of Az-Zubair was decorated with silver." Hisham added, "The sword of `Urwa was (also) decorated with silver. "
Narrated by Narrated Hisham:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) discusses the swords of two individuals, Az-Zubair and `Urwa, noting their adornment with silver. This reflects the cultural practices of the time regarding weaponry and personal adornment, as well as the significance of status and honor in society.

Modern Application

Today, the concept of adornment can be seen in various forms, from fashion to personal expression. Understanding the historical context of adornment can help individuals appreciate cultural heritage while making choices that reflect their values.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Adornment Guidelines because it addresses the practice of decorating weapons, illustrating cultural norms regarding adornment.

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About Sahih al-Bukhari

This hadith is #3811 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Military Expeditions led by the Prophet (pbuh) (Al-Maghaazi). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Hisham:.

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