Sahih al-Bukhari #5640

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 عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مَسْلَمَةَ، عَنْ مَالِكٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ دِينَارٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُمَرَ ـ رضى الله عنهما ـ قَالَ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَلْبَسُ خَاتَمًا مِنْ ذَهَبٍ فَنَبَذَهُ فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ أَلْبَسُهُ أَبَدًا ‏"‏‏.‏ فَنَبَذَ النَّاسُ خَوَاتِيمَهُمْ‏.‏
Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) wore a gold ring, then he threw it and said, "I will never wear it." The people also threw their (gold) rings.
Narrated by Narrated Abdullah bin `Umar:

Context

In this hadith, Abdullah bin `Umar narrates how the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) discarded a gold ring he had been wearing, declaring he would never wear it again. This action led others to follow suit, highlighting the Prophet's (ﷺ) stance against extravagance and the importance of modesty in adornment.

Modern Application

Today, this hadith encourages individuals to reflect on their choices in fashion and jewelry. It promotes the idea of simplicity and avoiding excessive displays of wealth, which can lead to a more grounded and humble lifestyle.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Clothing Etiquette and Islamic Dress Code because it emphasizes the importance of modesty and simplicity in how one presents themselves.

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About Sahih al-Bukhari

This hadith is #5640 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Dress. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Abdullah bin `Umar:.

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