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 Sunan Abu Dawud, which contains 5,276 hadiths across 43 books. It is hadith number 1823 in the Book of The Rites of Hajj (Kitab Al-Manasik Wa'l-Hajj).

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Q: What is Sunan Abu Dawud 1823 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of The Rites of Hajj (Kitab Al-Manasik Wa'l-Hajj)) states: "It is narrated by Ya’la bin Umayyah that a man came to Prophet (ﷺ) at Ji’ranah, putting on ihram for ‘Umrah. He had a cloak on him and his beard and head had been dyed."

The Rites of Hajj (Kitab Al-Manasik Wa'l-Hajj)

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا عُقْبَةُ بْنُ مُكْرَمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا وَهْبُ بْنُ جَرِيرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي قَالَ، سَمِعْتُ قَيْسَ بْنَ سَعْدٍ، يُحَدِّثُ عَنْ عَطَاءٍ، عَنْ صَفْوَانَ بْنِ يَعْلَى بْنِ أُمَيَّةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، أَنَّ رَجُلاً، أَتَى النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِالْجِعْرَانَةِ وَقَدْ أَحْرَمَ بِعُمْرَةٍ وَعَلَيْهِ جُبَّةٌ وَهُوَ مُصَفِّرٌ لِحْيَتَهُ وَرَأْسَهُ وَسَاقَ هَذَا الْحَدِيثَ ‏.‏

It is narrated by Ya’la bin Umayyah that a man came to Prophet (ﷺ) at Ji’ranah, putting on ihram for ‘Umrah. He had a cloak on him and his beard and head had been dyed.

Context

This hadith describes an incident where a man approached the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) while in the state of ihram for 'Umrah, wearing a cloak and having dyed his beard and head. The situation highlights the importance of adhering to the dress code during pilgrimage and the Prophet's guidance on proper attire. The takeaway emphasizes the significance of maintaining the prescribed dress code while performing religious duties.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith reminds Muslims to be mindful of their attire when engaging in religious activities, such as Hajj or Umrah. It encourages individuals to reflect on how their clothing choices align with the values of humility and respect inherent in Islamic practices.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Hajj and Islamic Dress Code because it illustrates the significance of proper attire during pilgrimage.

Hajj Islamic Dress Code