Sunan Abu Dawud #4074

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 مُسَدَّدٌ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ، عَنْ هِلاَلِ بْنِ عَامِرٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قَالَ رَأَيْتُ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم بِمِنًى يَخْطُبُ عَلَى بَغْلَةٍ وَعَلَيْهِ بُرْدٌ أَحْمَرُ وَعَلِيٌّ - رضى الله عنه - أَمَامَهُ يُعَبِّرُ عَنْهُ ‏.‏
I saw the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) at Mina giving sermon on a mule and wearing a red garment, while Ali was announcing.
Narrated by Narrated Amir:

Context

This hadith describes the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) delivering a sermon at Mina while riding a mule and wearing a red garment. The scene illustrates the Prophet's accessibility and humility, as he chose a simple mode of transportation and attire to address the people during a significant occasion.

Modern Application

In modern contexts, this hadith serves as a reminder that leadership can be demonstrated through humility and simplicity. It encourages individuals in positions of authority to remain grounded and approachable, fostering genuine connections with those they lead.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Clothing Etiquette and Islamic Dress Code because it highlights the Prophet's choice of attire and the significance of modesty in dress during public appearances.

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This hadith is #4074 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Clothing (Kitab Al-Libas). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Amir:.

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