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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sahih al-Bukhari, which contains 7,277 hadiths across 97 books. It is hadith number 5607 in the Book of Dress.

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Sahih al-Bukhari #5607

Q: What is Sahih al-Bukhari 5607 about?

This hadith from Sahih al-Bukhari (Book of Dress), narrated by Narrated Ibn Az-Zubair:, states: "I heard `Umar saying, "The Prophet (ﷺ) said, 'Whoever wears silk in this world, shall not wear it in the Hereafter." This hadith is also narrated through 'Umar ibn al-Khattab."

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 عَلِيُّ بْنُ الْجَعْدِ، أَخْبَرَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ أَبِي ذُبْيَانَ، خَلِيفَةَ بْنِ كَعْبٍ قَالَ سَمِعْتُ ابْنَ الزُّبَيْرِ، يَقُولُ سَمِعْتُ عُمَرَ، يَقُولُ قَالَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ مَنْ لَبِسَ الْحَرِيرَ فِي الدُّنْيَا لَمْ يَلْبَسْهُ فِي الآخِرَةِ ‏"‏‏.‏ وَقَالَ لَنَا أَبُو مَعْمَرٍ حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَارِثِ، عَنْ يَزِيدَ، قَالَتْ مُعَاذَةُ أَخْبَرَتْنِي أُمُّ عَمْرٍو بِنْتُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، سَمِعْتُ عَبْدَ اللَّهِ بْنَ الزُّبَيْرِ، سَمِعَ عُمَرَ، سَمِعَ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم‏ نَحْوَهُ.

I heard `Umar saying, "The Prophet (ﷺ) said, 'Whoever wears silk in this world, shall not wear it in the Hereafter." This hadith is also narrated through 'Umar ibn al-Khattab.

Narrated by Narrated Ibn Az-Zubair:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) addresses the issue of wearing silk, indicating that those who indulge in such luxury in this world will be deprived of it in the Hereafter. This statement reflects a broader theme of humility and the transient nature of worldly pleasures. The takeaway is a reminder to prioritize spiritual over material wealth.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can be applied by recognizing the importance of modesty in our clothing choices. Many people may feel pressured to wear expensive or extravagant clothing, but this hadith encourages a focus on simplicity and humility, reflecting one's true values rather than societal expectations.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Clothing Etiquette and Islamic Dress Code because it addresses the appropriateness of wearing silk and its implications for one's spiritual state.

Clothing Etiquette Islamic Dress Code