Sunan Abu Dawud #4057
The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.
Context
This hadith narrates an incident where the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) permitted 'Abd al-Rahman b. 'Awf and al-Zubair b. al-'Awwam to wear silk shirts due to an itch they experienced during their journey. This reflects the Prophet's understanding of human needs and the allowances made for comfort in specific circumstances.
Modern Application
In modern life, this teaches us that while guidelines exist, there can be exceptions based on individual circumstances. It encourages flexibility and understanding in adhering to rules, especially when health and comfort are at stake.
Topics
This hadith is tagged with Clothing Etiquette and Islamic Dress Code because it discusses the allowances made in dress code based on personal needs.
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About Sunan Abu Dawud
This hadith is #4057 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Clothing (Kitab Al-Libas). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Anas:.