What is Sahih Muslim 5357 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: "None of you should walk in one sandal; either he should wear the two or should take off the two."

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 5357 in the Book of The Book of Clothes and Adornment.

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Sahih Muslim #5357

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 يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى، قَالَ قَرَأْتُ عَلَى مَالِكٍ عَنْ أَبِي الزِّنَادِ، عَنِ الأَعْرَجِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ يَمْشِ أَحَدُكُمْ فِي نَعْلٍ وَاحِدَةٍ لِيُنْعِلْهُمَا جَمِيعًا أَوْ لِيَخْلَعْهُمَا جَمِيعًا ‏"‏ ‏.‏

None of you should walk in one sandal; either he should wear the two or should take off the two.

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

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ advises against walking in only one sandal. This guidance emphasizes the importance of maintaining balance and propriety in one's appearance. The takeaway is that one should either wear both sandals or remove them entirely, promoting a sense of completeness in one's attire.

Modern Application

In today's world, this principle can be reflected in how we present ourselves in public. Whether it's dressing appropriately for an occasion or ensuring our appearance is tidy and complete, this hadith encourages us to be mindful of our presentation.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Clothing Etiquette and Islamic Dress Code because it addresses the proper way to wear sandals, emphasizing the importance of completeness in attire.

Clothing Etiquette Islamic Dress Code