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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 5348 in the Book of The Book of Clothes and Adornment.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 5348 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of Clothes and Adornment) states: "Anas b. Malik reported that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) wore a silver ring on his right hand which had an Abyssinian stone in it, and he kept its stone towards the palm."

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.

وَحَدَّثَنَا عُثْمَانُ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، وَعَبَّادُ بْنُ مُوسَى، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا طَلْحَةُ بْنُ يَحْيَى، - وَهُوَ الأَنْصَارِيُّ ثُمَّ الزُّرَقِيُّ - عَنْ يُونُسَ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم لَبِسَ خَاتَمَ فِضَّةٍ فِي يَمِينِهِ فِيهِ فَصٌّ حَبَشِيٌّ كَانَ يَجْعَلُ فَصَّهُ مِمَّا يَلِي كَفَّهُ ‏.‏

Anas b. Malik reported that Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) wore a silver ring on his right hand which had an Abyssinian stone in it, and he kept its stone towards the palm.

Context

In this hadith, Anas b. Malik narrates that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ wore a silver ring on his right hand, which had an Abyssinian stone. This practice reflects the cultural norms of adornment and personal expression during the time of the Prophet, emphasizing the significance of modesty and appropriateness in one's appearance.

Modern Application

Today, the way we adorn ourselves can reflect our personal identity and cultural heritage. This hadith encourages individuals to consider the appropriateness of their adornments, ensuring they align with values of modesty and respect in various social contexts.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Islamic Dress Code and Adornment Guidelines because it provides insight into the Prophet's ﷺ practice of wearing jewelry, which can inform contemporary understanding of modest adornment.

Islamic Dress Code Adornment Guidelines