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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 6190 in the Book of The Book of the Merits of the Companions.

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Q: What is Sahih Muslim 6190 about?

This hadith from Sahih Muslim (Book of The Book of the Merits of the Companions), narrated by Al-Bara' reported that a garment of silk was presented to Allah's Messenger (ﷺ). His Companions touched it and admired its softness; there- upon he said:, states: "Do you admire the softness of this (cloth)? The handkerchiefs of Sa'd b. Mu'adh in Paradise are better than this."

The Book of the Merits of the Companions

Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الْمُثَنَّى، وَابْنُ، بَشَّارٍ قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ جَعْفَرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ أَبِي إِسْحَاقَ، قَالَ سَمِعْتُ الْبَرَاءَ، يَقُولُ أُهْدِيَتْ لِرَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم حُلَّةُ حَرِيرٍ فَجَعَلَ أَصْحَابُهُ يَلْمُسُونَهَا وَيَعْجَبُونَ مِنْ لِينِهَا فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ أَتَعْجَبُونَ مِنْ لِينِ هَذِهِ لَمَنَادِيلُ سَعْدِ بْنِ مُعَاذٍ فِي الْجَنَّةِ خَيْرٌ مِنْهَا وَأَلْيَنُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

Do you admire the softness of this (cloth)? The handkerchiefs of Sa'd b. Mu'adh in Paradise are better than this.

Narrated by Al-Bara' reported that a garment of silk was presented to Allah's Messenger (ﷺ). His Companions touched it and admired its softness; there- upon he said:

Context

Al-Bara' reported that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) commented on a silk garment, emphasizing that the luxuries of this world pale in comparison to the rewards in Paradise. This hadith serves as a reminder of the transient nature of worldly possessions.

Modern Application

This principle encourages individuals to prioritize spiritual wealth over material possessions. It can inspire a focus on charitable actions and the pursuit of a meaningful life.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Islamic Dress Code and Adornment Guidelines because it discusses the value of simplicity and the perspective on material wealth.

Islamic Dress Code Adornment Guidelines