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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 2677 in the Book of The Book of Pilgrimage.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 2677 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Pilgrimage), narrated by Ibn 'Umar reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) forbade the Muhrim to put on a cloth dyed in saffron or wars and he further said:, states: "One who does not find shoes (to wear) he may wear stockings, but (only) after trimming them below the ankles."

The Book of Pilgrimage

Sahih

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

وَحَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى، قَالَ قَرَأْتُ عَلَى مَالِكٍ عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ دِينَارٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ، عُمَرَ - رضى الله عنهما - أَنَّهُ قَالَ نَهَى رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَنْ يَلْبَسَ الْمُحْرِمُ ثَوْبًا مَصْبُوغًا بِزَعْفَرَانٍ أَوْ وَرْسٍ وَقَالَ ‏ "‏ مَنْ لَمْ يَجِدْ نَعْلَيْنِ فَلْيَلْبَسِ الْخُفَّيْنِ وَلْيَقْطَعْهُمَا أَسْفَلَ مِنَ الْكَعْبَيْنِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

One who does not find shoes (to wear) he may wear stockings, but (only) after trimming them below the ankles.

Narrated by Ibn 'Umar reported that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) forbade the Muhrim to put on a cloth dyed in saffron or wars and he further said:

Context

This hadith conveys a directive from the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ regarding the attire of a Muhrim during Hajj. It specifies the prohibition of wearing certain dyed garments and provides guidance on acceptable clothing. This highlights the importance of adhering to specific rules while in a state of Ihram.

Modern Application

Today, this hadith serves as a reminder for those preparing for Hajj to understand the dress code and its significance. It encourages pilgrims to respect the traditions and regulations of Hajj, ensuring they are appropriately attired during this sacred journey.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Clothing Etiquette and Islamic Dress Code because it outlines specific guidelines for attire during the sacred state of Ihram.

Clothing Etiquette Islamic Dress Code