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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 Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 1140 in the Book of The Book of Mosques and Places of Prayer.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 1140 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Mosques and Places of Prayer), narrated by 'A'isha reported:, states: "The Apostle of Allah (way peace be upon him) had a garment which had designs upon it and this distracted him in prayer. He gave it to Abu Jahm and took a plain garment in its place which is known anbi…"

The Book of Mosques and Places of Prayer

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، عَنْ هِشَامٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَتْ لَهُ خَمِيصَةٌ لَهَا عَلَمٌ فَكَانَ يَتَشَاغَلُ بِهَا فِي الصَّلاَةِ فَأَعْطَاهَا أَبَا جَهْمٍ وَأَخَذَ كِسَاءً لَهُ أَنْبِجَانِيًّا ‏.‏

The Apostle of Allah (way peace be upon him) had a garment which had designs upon it and this distracted him in prayer. He gave it to Abu Jahm and took a plain garment in its place which is known anbijaniya.

Narrated by 'A'isha reported:

Context

In this hadith, 'A'isha narrates an incident where the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) exchanged a patterned garment that distracted him during prayer for a plain one. This reflects the importance of focus and humility in worship, as well as the Prophet's sensitivity to distractions that could affect his connection with Allah during prayer.

Modern Application

Today, many Muslims strive to create a conducive environment for prayer by minimizing distractions, whether through choosing appropriate clothing or finding a quiet space. This practice enhances their spiritual experience and connection with Allah.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Clothing Etiquette and Islamic Dress Code because it illustrates the Prophet's consideration of attire that promotes focus and humility during prayer.

Clothing Etiquette Islamic Dress Code