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This hadith is from Sunan Abu Dawud, which contains 5,276 hadiths across 43 books. It is hadith number 4037 in the Book of Clothing (Kitab Al-Libas).

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Q: What is Sunan Abu Dawud 4037 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Clothing (Kitab Al-Libas)), narrated by Narrated Abu Burdah:, states: "I entered upon 'Aishah, and she brought a coarse lower garment that was manufactured in the Yemen and a patched garment called mulabbadah. She swore by Allah that the spirit of the Messenger of Allah…"

Clothing (Kitab Al-Libas)

Da'if Maqtu' Munkar

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُوسَى بْنُ إِسْمَاعِيلَ، حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادٌ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا مُوسَى، حَدَّثَنَا سُلَيْمَانُ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ الْمُغِيرَةِ - الْمَعْنَى - عَنْ حُمَيْدِ بْنِ هِلاَلٍ، عَنْ أَبِي بُرْدَةَ، قَالَ دَخَلْتُ عَلَى عَائِشَةَ - رضى الله عنها - فَأَخْرَجَتْ إِلَيْنَا إِزَارًا غَلِيظًا مِمَّا يُصْنَعُ بِالْيَمَنِ وَكِسَاءً مِنَ الَّتِي يُسَمُّونَهَا الْمُلَبَّدَةَ فَأَقْسَمَتْ بِاللَّهِ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قُبِضَ فِي هَذَيْنِ الثَّوْبَيْنِ ‏.‏

I entered upon 'Aishah, and she brought a coarse lower garment that was manufactured in the Yemen and a patched garment called mulabbadah. She swore by Allah that the spirit of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was taken in these two clothes.

Narrated by Narrated Abu Burdah:

Context

In this hadith, 'Aishah (رضى الله عنها) recounts a poignant moment, revealing the garments in which the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) passed away. The coarse lower garment and the patched garment symbolize simplicity and humility, reflecting the Prophet's lifestyle. This narrative emphasizes the importance of modesty in dress and the significance of the Prophet's final moments, reminding followers of his humble nature.

Modern Application

Today, this hadith encourages individuals to embrace simplicity and modesty in their clothing choices. In a world often focused on luxury and appearance, it serves as a reminder to prioritize comfort and humility over extravagance, aligning with the values of modesty in Islam.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Clothing Etiquette and Islamic Dress Code because it highlights the garments worn by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) at the time of his passing, emphasizing simplicity and modesty.

Clothing Etiquette Islamic Dress Code

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And [remember] when the Prophet confided to one of his wives a statement; and when she informed [another] of it and Allah showed it to him, he made known part of it and ignored a part. And when he informed her about it, she said, "Who told you this?" He said, "I was informed by the Knowing, the Acquainted."

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And [the example of] Mary, the daughter of 'Imran, who guarded her chastity, so We blew into [her garment] through Our angel, and she believed in the words of her Lord and His scriptures and was of the devoutly obedient.

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And [mention] the one who guarded her chastity, so We blew into her [garment] through Our angel [Gabriel], and We made her and her son a sign for the worlds.

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And she took, in seclusion from them, a screen. Then We sent to her Our Angel, and he represented himself to her as a well-proportioned man.

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This hadith is #4037 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Clothing (Kitab Al-Libas). It is graded Da'if Maqtu' Munkar and narrated by Narrated Abu Burdah:.

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