Sunan Abu Dawud #367

Purification (Kitab Al-Taharah)
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مُعَاذٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، حَدَّثَنَا الأَشْعَثُ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ سِيرِينَ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ شَقِيقٍ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم لاَ يُصَلِّي فِي شُعُرِنَا أَوْ فِي لُحُفِنَا ‏.‏ قَالَ عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ شَكَّ أَبِي ‏.‏
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) would not pray in our wrappers or in our quilts. Ubaydullah said: My father (Mu'adh) doubted this.
Narrated by Narrated Aisha, Ummul Mu'minin:

Context

In this hadith, Aisha, Ummul Mu'minin, narrates that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) refrained from praying in their wrappers or quilts. This highlights the importance of maintaining a level of decorum and respect during prayer, ensuring that the attire used is appropriate for the act of worship.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith encourages individuals to be mindful of their clothing during prayer. It serves as a reminder to wear clean and suitable attire that reflects respect for the sacredness of the prayer experience.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Clothing Etiquette and Islamic Dress Code because it emphasizes the importance of appropriate attire during prayer.

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #367 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Purification (Kitab Al-Taharah). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Aisha, Ummul Mu'minin:.

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