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This hadith is graded Hasan. Hasan hadiths are considered good and acceptable 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 4039 in the Book of Clothing (Kitab Al-Libas).

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Q: What is Sunan Abu Dawud 4039 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Clothing (Kitab Al-Libas)), narrated by Narrated Sa'd:, states: "I saw a man riding on a white mule and he had a black turban of silk and wool. He said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) put it on me. This is the version of Uthman, and there is the word akhbara in his tra…"

Clothing (Kitab Al-Libas)

Hasan

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

حَدَّثَنَا عُثْمَانُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ الأَنْمَاطِيُّ الْبَصْرِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنُ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ الرَّازِيُّ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّازِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، أَخْبَرَنِي أَبِي عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ سَعْدٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، سَعْدٍ قَالَ رَأَيْتُ رَجُلاً بِبُخَارَى عَلَى بَغْلَةٍ بَيْضَاءَ عَلَيْهِ عِمَامَةُ خَزٍّ سَوْدَاءُ فَقَالَ كَسَانِيهَا رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏ هَذَا لَفْظُ عُثْمَانَ وَالإِخْبَارُ فِي حَدِيثِهِ ‏.‏

I saw a man riding on a white mule and he had a black turban of silk and wool. He said: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) put it on me. This is the version of Uthman, and there is the word akhbara in his tradition.

Narrated by Narrated Sa'd:

Context

In this narration, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) describes seeing a man wearing a black turban that the Prophet had given him. This reflects the significance of clothing and adornment in Islamic tradition, as well as the personal connection between the Prophet and his companions.

Modern Application

Today, this hadith can inspire individuals to appreciate the cultural significance of clothing and how it can reflect personal identity and values. It encourages thoughtful choices in attire that align with one’s beliefs.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Islamic Dress Code and Adornment Guidelines because it highlights the importance of clothing choices and their connection to Islamic identity.

Islamic Dress Code Adornment Guidelines