Sahih al-Bukhari #5563

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Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا آدَمُ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ زِيَادٍ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ أَبَا هُرَيْرَةَ، يَقُولُ قَالَ النَّبِيُّ ـ أَوْ قَالَ أَبُو الْقَاسِمِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ بَيْنَمَا رَجُلٌ يَمْشِي فِي حُلَّةٍ، تُعْجِبُهُ نَفْسُهُ مُرَجِّلٌ جُمَّتَهُ، إِذْ خَسَفَ اللَّهُ بِهِ، فَهْوَ يَتَجَلَّلُ إِلَى يَوْمِ الْقِيَامَةِ ‏"‏‏.‏
The Prophet (or 'Abul Qasim) said, "While a man was walking, clad in a two-piece garment and proud of himself with his hair well-combed, suddenly Allah made him sink into the earth and he will go on sinking into it till the Day of Resurrection.
Narrated by Narrated Abu Huraira:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) warns against pride and arrogance through the story of a man who is punished for his vanity. This hadith serves as a reminder of the dangers of excessive pride and the importance of humility in one's character.

Modern Application

In modern society, this hadith encourages individuals to practice humility and avoid arrogance in their daily interactions. Recognizing the value of others and remaining grounded can lead to more meaningful relationships.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Pride and Clothing Etiquette because it addresses the consequences of vanity and the importance of modesty in appearance.

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This hadith is #5563 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Dress. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Abu Huraira:.

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