Sunan Abu Dawud #3150

Funerals (Kitab Al-Jana'iz)
Da'if

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ حَنْبَلٍ، حَدَّثَنَا الْوَلِيدُ بْنُ مُسْلِمٍ، حَدَّثَنَا الأَوْزَاعِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا الزُّهْرِيُّ، عَنِ الْقَاسِمِ بْنِ مُحَمَّدٍ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ أُدْرِجَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فِي ثَوْبٍ حِبَرَةٍ ثُمَّ أُخِّرَ عَنْهُ ‏.‏
That the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was shrouded in a garment of Yemeni stuff, it was then removed from him.
Narrated by Narrated 'Aishah:

Context

This hadith narrated by 'Aishah describes an incident where the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) was shrouded in a garment made of Yemeni fabric, which was later removed. This reflects the simplicity and humility of the Prophet's life, emphasizing that even in death, he was not adorned with extravagant attire.

Modern Application

Today, this hadith serves as a reminder of the importance of humility in our clothing choices. It encourages individuals to prioritize modesty and simplicity over extravagance, aligning with the values of humility in both life and death.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Clothing Etiquette and Islamic Dress Code because it illustrates the Prophet's approach to attire, emphasizing modesty and simplicity.

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #3150 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Funerals (Kitab Al-Jana'iz). It is graded Da'if and narrated by Narrated 'Aishah:.

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