Sahih al-Bukhari #5557

Dress
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي مَالِكٌ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، وَعَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ دِينَارٍ، وَزَيْدِ بْنِ أَسْلَمَ، يُخْبِرُونَهُ عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ يَنْظُرُ اللَّهُ إِلَى مَنْ جَرَّ ثَوْبَهُ خُيَلاَءَ ‏"‏‏.‏
Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said, 'Allah will not look at the person who drags his garment (behind him) out of conceit.''
Narrated by Narrated `Abdullah bin `Umar:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) stated that Allah does not look at those who drag their garments out of arrogance. This hadith addresses the issue of pride and vanity in one's appearance. The context suggests that such behavior is not only frowned upon but also has spiritual implications, as it distances one from Allah's gaze and favor.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this hadith serves as a reminder to dress modestly and avoid ostentation. People can reflect on their clothing choices, ensuring they express humility rather than arrogance, fostering a sense of community and equality.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Clothing Etiquette and Modesty in Adornment because it emphasizes the importance of humility in one's attire and the spiritual consequences of vanity.

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About Sahih al-Bukhari

This hadith is #5557 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Dress. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated `Abdullah bin `Umar:.

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