Messenger of Allah. why is it that you put it of immediately. whereupon he said: Gabriel forbade me from it (i. e. wearing of Ods garment), and 'Umar came to him weeping and said: Messenger of Allah you disapproved a thing but you gave it to me. What about me, then? Thereupon be (the Holy Prophet) Wd: I did not give it to you to wear it, but I gave you that you might sell it; and so he (Hadrat Umar) sold it for two thousand dirhams.
Narrated by Jabir b. Abdullah reported that one day Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) put on a cloak made of brocade, which had been presented to him. He then quickly put it off and sent it to 'Umar b. Khattab, and it was said to him:
Context
Jabir b. Abdullah narrates an incident where the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ received a brocade cloak as a gift but quickly removed it upon realizing it was forbidden for him to wear. He then sent it to Umar, explaining that he was not permitted to wear it but could sell it. This incident illustrates the Prophet's adherence to divine guidance and his role in teaching others about Islamic principles.
Modern Application
This story serves as a reminder to prioritize our values and beliefs over material possessions. In our daily lives, we can reflect on what we choose to wear and how it aligns with our principles, ensuring that our choices are consistent with our values.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Islamic Dress Code and Adornment Guidelines because it highlights the importance of adhering to Islamic principles regarding clothing and adornment.
O Prophet, why do you prohibit [yourself from] what Allah has made lawful for you, seeking the approval of your wives? And Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.
Say, "Whoever is an enemy to Gabriel - it is [none but] he who has brought the Qur'an down upon your heart, [O Muhammad], by permission of Allah, confirming that which was before it and as guidance and good tidings for the believers."
Then would you possibly leave [out] some of what is revealed to you, or is your breast constrained by it because they say, "Why has there not been sent down to him a treasure or come with him an angel?" But you are only a warner. And Allah is Disposer of all things.
And what Allah restored to His Messenger from the people of the towns - it is for Allah and for the Messenger and for [his] near relatives and orphans and the [stranded] traveler - so that it will not be a perpetual distribution among the rich from among you. And whatever the Messenger has given you - take; and what he has forbidden you - refrain from. And fear Allah; indeed, Allah is severe in penalty.
This hadith is #5280 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Clothes and Adornment. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Jabir b. Abdullah reported that one day Allah's Apostle (ﷺ) put on a cloak made of brocade, which had been presented to him. He then quickly put it off and sent it to 'Umar b. Khattab, and it was said to him:.
