Sahih Muslim #5287

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.

وَحَدَّثَنِي إِبْرَاهِيمُ بْنُ مُوسَى الرَّازِيُّ، أَخْبَرَنَا شُعَيْبُ بْنُ إِسْحَاقَ الدِّمَشْقِيُّ، عَنِ الأَوْزَاعِيِّ، حَدَّثَنِي شَدَّادٌ أَبُو عَمَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنِي أَبُو أُمَامَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ 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 Abu Umama reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) having said:

Context

Abu Umama reported that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ stated that wearing silk in this world would prevent one from wearing it in the Hereafter. This hadith emphasizes the distinction between worldly pleasures and spiritual consequences, urging believers to consider their choices carefully in light of eternal outcomes.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith encourages individuals to reflect on their choices regarding luxury and materialism. It serves as a reminder to prioritize spiritual values over transient worldly desires, fostering a mindset of moderation and mindfulness.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Islamic Dress Code and Modesty in Adornment because it addresses the implications of clothing choices on one's spiritual journey and the importance of modesty.

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This hadith is #5287 from Sahih Muslim, in the Book of The Book of Clothes and Adornment. It is graded Sahih and narrated by Abu Umama reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) having said:.

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