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Sunan Abu Dawud #4048

Q: What is Sunan Abu Dawud 4048 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Clothing (Kitab Al-Libas)), narrated by Narrated Anas ibn Malik:, states: "The king of Rome presented a fur of silk brocade to the Prophet (ﷺ) and he wore it. The scene that his hands were moving (while wearing the robe) is before my eyes. He then sent it to Ja'far who wore…"

Clothing (Kitab Al-Libas)

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 مُوسَى بْنُ إِسْمَاعِيلَ، حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادٌ، عَنْ عَلِيِّ بْنِ زَيْدٍ، عَنْ أَنَسِ بْنِ مَالِكٍ، أَنَّ مَلِكَ الرُّومِ، أَهْدَى إِلَى النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم مُسْتَقَةً مِنْ سُنْدُسٍ فَلَبِسَهَا فَكَأَنِّي أَنْظُرُ إِلَى يَدَيْهِ تَذَبْذَبَانِ ثُمَّ بَعَثَ بِهَا إِلَى جَعْفَرٍ فَلَبِسَهَا ثُمَّ جَاءَهُ فَقَالَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ إِنِّي لَمْ أُعْطِكَهَا لِتَلْبَسَهَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ فَمَا أَصْنَعُ بِهَا قَالَ أَرْسِلْ بِهَا إِلَى أَخِيكَ النَّجَاشِيِّ ‏.‏

The king of Rome presented a fur of silk brocade to the Prophet (ﷺ) and he wore it. The scene that his hands were moving (while wearing the robe) is before my eyes. He then sent it to Ja'far who wore it and came to him. The Prophet (ﷺ) said: I did not send it to you to wear. He asked: What should I do with it? He replied: Send it to your brother Negus.

Narrated by Narrated Anas ibn Malik:

Context

Anas ibn Malik narrates an incident where the king of Rome gifted the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) a luxurious silk garment. The Prophet (ﷺ) wore it briefly but then sent it to Ja'far, indicating that it was not meant for him to keep. This story illustrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) attitude towards luxury and his preference for simplicity, even in the face of royal gifts.

Modern Application

In contemporary life, this hadith serves as a reminder to appreciate simplicity and avoid excessive indulgence in material possessions. It encourages individuals to focus on what is essential and meaningful rather than being swayed by luxury or status symbols.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Clothing Etiquette and Islamic Dress Code because it highlights the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) approach to clothing and luxury, advocating for modesty over ostentation.

Clothing Etiquette Islamic Dress Code

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And their prophet said to them, "Indeed, a sign of his kingship is that the chest will come to you in which is assurance from your Lord and a remnant of what the family of Moses and the family of Aaron had left, carried by the angels. Indeed in that is a sign for you, if you are believers."

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And their prophet said to them, "Indeed, Allah has sent to you Saul as a king." They said, "How can he have kingship over us while we are more worthy of kingship than him and he has not been given any measure of wealth?" He said, "Indeed, Allah has chosen him over you and has increased him abundantly in knowledge and stature. And Allah gives His sovereignty to whom He wills. And Allah is all-Encompassing [in favor] and Knowing."

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Wearing [garments of] fine silk and brocade, facing each other.

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This hadith is #4048 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Clothing (Kitab Al-Libas). It is graded Da'if and narrated by Narrated Anas ibn Malik:.

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