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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 5286 in the Book of The Book of Clothes and Adornment.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 5286 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Clothes and Adornment), narrated by Anas reported that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said:, states: "He who wore silk in this world would not wear it in the Hereafter."

The Book of Clothes and Adornment

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، وَزُهَيْرُ بْنُ حَرْبٍ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ، - وَهُوَ ابْنُ عُلَيَّةَ - عَنْ عَبْدِ الْعَزِيزِ بْنِ صُهَيْبٍ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ مَنْ لَبِسَ الْحَرِيرَ فِي الدُّنْيَا لَمْ يَلْبَسْهُ فِي الآخِرَةِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

He who wore silk in this world would not wear it in the Hereafter.

Narrated by Anas reported that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) said:

Context

This hadith conveys a clear message regarding the Islamic dress code, specifically the prohibition of wearing silk for men. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) states that those who wear silk in this world will not wear it in the Hereafter, indicating a spiritual consequence tied to material choices. This teaching encourages believers to reflect on their adornments and their implications in the afterlife.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this principle can guide individuals in making thoughtful choices about their clothing and adornments, promoting modesty and mindfulness in personal expression.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Islamic Dress Code and Modesty in Adornment because it addresses the guidelines for attire in Islam, emphasizing the importance of modesty and spiritual awareness in personal choices.

Islamic Dress Code Modesty in Adornment