What is Sahih Muslim 1054 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Prayers), narrated by Umar b. Abu Salama reported:, states: "I saw the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) praying in Umm Salama's house in a single garment, placing its two ends over his shoulders."

Is this hadith authentic?

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

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 1054 in the Book of The Book of Prayers.

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Sahih Muslim #1054

The Book of Prayers

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو كُرَيْبٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو أُسَامَةَ، عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، أَنَّ عُمَرَ بْنَ أَبِي سَلَمَةَ، أَخْبَرَهُ قَالَ رَأَيْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يُصَلِّي فِي ثَوْبٍ وَاحِدٍ مُشْتَمِلاً بِهِ فِي بَيْتِ أُمِّ سَلَمَةَ وَاضِعًا طَرَفَيْهِ عَلَى عَاتِقَيْهِ ‏.‏

I saw the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) praying in Umm Salama's house in a single garment, placing its two ends over his shoulders.

Narrated by Umar b. Abu Salama reported:

Context

In this hadith, Umar b. Abu Salama observes the Prophet ﷺ praying in a single garment, demonstrating simplicity and humility in worship. This act serves as a reminder of the importance of modesty and focus during prayer, regardless of the attire. The Prophet's ﷺ example encourages followers to prioritize the act of worship over material concerns.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can inspire individuals to focus on the essence of prayer rather than the external aspects. Many people find comfort in wearing simple clothing during prayer, emphasizing the spiritual connection over material appearances.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Islamic Dress Code and Modesty in Adornment because it illustrates the significance of simplicity and modesty in the context of worship.

Islamic Dress Code Modesty in Adornment