Shahl bin Sa`d said, "A lady came with a Burda. Sahl then asked (the people), "Do you know what
Burda is?" Somebody said, "Yes. it is a Shamla with a woven border." Sahl added, "The lady said, 'O
Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)! I have knitted this (Burda) with my own hands for you to wear it." Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)
took it and he was in need of it. Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) came out to us and he was wearing it as an Izar. A
man from the people felt it and said, 'O Allah's Messenger (ﷺ)! Give it to me to wear.' The Prophet (ﷺ) s said,
'Yes.' Then he sat there for some time (and when he went to his house), he folded it and sent it to him.
The people said to that man, 'You have not done a right thing. You asked him for it, though you know
that he does not put down anybody's request.' The man said, 'By Allah! I have only asked him so that
it may be my shroud when I die." Sahl added, "Late it was his shroud."
Narrated by Narrated Abu Hazim:
Context
A woman presented the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) with a woven garment, which he accepted and wore. When a man requested it, the Prophet (ﷺ) agreed, demonstrating generosity and the importance of fulfilling requests. The man intended it as his shroud, highlighting the significance of intentions behind actions.
Modern Application
This hadith emphasizes the values of generosity and selflessness. In modern life, we can learn to give to others without hesitation, recognizing that our acts of kindness can have profound impacts on those around us.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Clothing Etiquette and Islamic Dress Code because it illustrates the significance of clothing in social interactions and the intentions behind giving.
O Prophet, tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to bring down over themselves [part] of their outer garments. That is more suitable that they will be known and not be abused. And ever is Allah Forgiving and Merciful.
O children of Adam, We have bestowed upon you clothing to conceal your private parts and as adornment. But the clothing of righteousness - that is best. That is from the signs of Allah that perhaps they will remember.
