What is Sunan Abu Dawud 4027 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Clothing (Kitab Al-Libas)), narrated by Narrated Umm Salamah, Ummul Mu'minin:, states: "No clothing was dearer to be Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) than shirt."

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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 Sunan Abu Dawud, which contains 5,276 hadiths across 43 books. It is hadith number 4027 in the Book of Clothing (Kitab Al-Libas).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #4027

Clothing (Kitab Al-Libas)

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا زِيَادُ بْنُ أَيُّوبَ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو تُمَيْلَةَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنِي عَبْدُ الْمُؤْمِنِ بْنُ خَالِدٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ بُرَيْدَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ أُمِّ سَلَمَةَ، قَالَتْ لَمْ يَكُنْ ثَوْبٌ أَحَبَّ إِلَى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم مِنْ قَمِيصٍ ‏.‏

No clothing was dearer to be Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) than shirt.

Narrated by Narrated Umm Salamah, Ummul Mu'minin:

Context

Umm Salamah, the mother of the believers, shares that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) had a particular fondness for wearing a shirt, indicating its significance in his attire. This preference reflects the Prophet's approach to modesty and simplicity in clothing, which serves as a model for Muslims in their dress choices. The hadith highlights the importance of clothing that is both comfortable and dignified.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, the choice of clothing often reflects personal identity and values. Emphasizing modesty and comfort in our attire can help foster a sense of dignity and respect in various settings, from casual to formal occasions.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Clothing Etiquette and Islamic Dress Code because it illustrates the Prophet's preference for a specific type of clothing, promoting modesty and appropriateness in dress.

Clothing Etiquette Islamic Dress Code

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O children of Adam, We have bestowed upon you clothing to conceal your private parts and as adornment. But the clothing of righteousness - that is best. That is from the signs of Allah that perhaps they will remember.

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Al-Ahzaab (The Clans)

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ٱلنَّبِىُّ أَوْلَىٰ بِٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ مِنْ أَنفُسِهِمْ ۖ وَأَزْوَٰجُهُۥٓ أُمَّهَٰتُهُمْ ۗ وَأُو۟لُوا۟ ٱلْأَرْحَامِ بَعْضُهُمْ أَوْلَىٰ بِبَعْضٍۢ فِى كِتَٰبِ ٱللَّهِ مِنَ ٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ وَٱلْمُهَٰجِرِينَ إِلَّآ أَن تَفْعَلُوٓا۟ إِلَىٰٓ أَوْلِيَآئِكُم مَّعْرُوفًۭا ۚ كَانَ ذَٰلِكَ فِى ٱلْكِتَٰبِ مَسْطُورًۭا

The Prophet is more worthy of the believers than themselves, and his wives are [in the position of] their mothers. And those of [blood] relationship are more entitled [to inheritance] in the decree of Allah than the [other] believers and the emigrants, except that you may do to your close associates a kindness [through bequest]. That was in the Book inscribed.

مَّا كَانَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ مِنْ حَرَجٍۢ فِيمَا فَرَضَ ٱللَّهُ لَهُۥ ۖ سُنَّةَ ٱللَّهِ فِى ٱلَّذِينَ خَلَوْا۟ مِن قَبْلُ ۚ وَكَانَ أَمْرُ ٱللَّهِ قَدَرًۭا مَّقْدُورًا

There is not to be upon the Prophet any discomfort concerning that which Allah has imposed upon him. [This is] the established way of Allah with those [prophets] who have passed on before. And ever is the command of Allah a destiny decreed.

يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلنَّبِىُّ قُل لِّأَزْوَٰجِكَ وَبَنَاتِكَ وَنِسَآءِ ٱلْمُؤْمِنِينَ يُدْنِينَ عَلَيْهِنَّ مِن جَلَٰبِيبِهِنَّ ۚ ذَٰلِكَ أَدْنَىٰٓ أَن يُعْرَفْنَ فَلَا يُؤْذَيْنَ ۗ وَكَانَ ٱللَّهُ غَفُورًۭا رَّحِيمًۭا

O Prophet, tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to bring down over themselves [part] of their outer garments. That is more suitable that they will be known and not be abused. And ever is Allah Forgiving and Merciful.

سُورَةُ المُدَّثِّرِ

Al-Muddaththir (The Cloaked One)

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And your clothing purify

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This hadith is #4027 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Clothing (Kitab Al-Libas). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Umm Salamah, Ummul Mu'minin:.

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