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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 3190 in the Book of The Book of Pilgrimage.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 3190 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Pilgrimage), narrated by Ja'far b. 'Amr b. Huraith reported his father as saying:, states: "As if I am seeing Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) on the pulpit with a black turban on his head, and its two ends hanging between his shoulders. Abu Bakr (another narrator) did not make mention of:" Upon the pu…"

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 أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، وَالْحَسَنُ الْحُلْوَانِيُّ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو أُسَامَةَ، عَنْ مُسَاوِرٍ الْوَرَّاقِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي وَفِي، رِوَايَةِ الْحُلْوَانِيِّ قَالَ سَمِعْتُ جَعْفَرَ بْنَ عَمْرِو بْنِ حُرَيْثٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قَالَ كَأَنِّي أَنْظُرُ إِلَى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَلَى الْمِنْبَرِ وَعَلَيْهِ عِمَامَةٌ سَوْدَاءُ قَدْ أَرْخَى طَرَفَيْهَا بَيْنَ كَتِفَيْهِ ‏.‏ وَلَمْ يَقُلْ أَبُو بَكْرٍ عَلَى الْمِنْبَرِ ‏.‏

As if I am seeing Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) on the pulpit with a black turban on his head, and its two ends hanging between his shoulders. Abu Bakr (another narrator) did not make mention of:" Upon the pulpit".

Narrated by Ja'far b. 'Amr b. Huraith reported his father as saying:

Context

This hadith describes the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ wearing a black turban while addressing the community from the pulpit. It serves as a reminder of the significance of modest and dignified attire in Islamic culture, particularly when in positions of authority or during communal gatherings. The imagery of the Prophet ﷺ on the pulpit reinforces the importance of leadership and representation in Islam.

Modern Application

Today, this hadith encourages individuals to dress appropriately for occasions, especially in professional or communal settings. It highlights the value of presenting oneself with respect and dignity, which can positively influence how one is perceived by others.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Islamic Dress Code because it illustrates the importance of appropriate attire in public and religious contexts.

Islamic Dress Code