What is Sahih Muslim 5330 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Clothes and Adornment), narrated by Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:, states: "There was a person (living before you) who took pride in his cloak. the rest of the hadith is the same."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sahih Muslim, which contains 7,459 hadiths across 57 books. It is hadith number 5330 in the Book of The Book of Clothes and Adornment.

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Sahih Muslim #5330

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، حَدَّثَنَا عَفَّانُ، حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادُ بْنُ سَلَمَةَ، عَنْ ثَابِتٍ، عَنْ أَبِي رَافِعٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ ‏ "‏ إِنَّ رَجُلاً مِمَّنْ كَانَ قَبْلَكُمْ يَتَبَخْتَرُ فِي حُلَّةٍ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ ثُمَّ ذَكَرَ مِثْلَ حَدِيثِهِمْ ‏.‏

There was a person (living before you) who took pride in his cloak. the rest of the hadith is the same.

Narrated by Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) as saying:

Context

Abu Huraira narrates that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ described a man from the past who took pride in his appearance. This hadith serves as a caution against arrogance and the excessive pride that can accompany one's adornment. It reflects the values of humility and modesty that are central to Islamic teachings.

Modern Application

In modern society, this hadith reminds individuals to practice humility and avoid arrogance in their personal and professional lives. It encourages a focus on inner qualities rather than outward appearances, fostering a more inclusive and respectful community.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Pride and Modesty in Adornment because it addresses the dangers of pride in one's appearance and promotes the value of modesty.

Pride Modesty in Adornment