Sunan Abu Dawud #4075

Clothing (Kitab Al-Libas)

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

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ كَثِيرٍ، أَخْبَرَنَا هَمَّامٌ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ مُطَرِّفٍ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، - رضى الله عنها - قَالَتْ صَنَعْتُ لِرَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم بُرْدَةً سَوْدَاءَ فَلَبِسَهَا فَلَمَّا عَرَقَ فِيهَا وَجَدَ رِيحَ الصُّوفِ فَقَذَفَهَا ‏.‏ قَالَ وَأَحْسِبُهُ قَالَ وَكَانَ تُعْجِبُهُ الرِّيحُ الطَّيِّبَةُ ‏.‏
I made a black cloak for the Prophet (ﷺ) and he put it on; but when he sweated in it and noticed the odour of the wool, he threw it away. The narrator said: I think he said: He liked good smell.
Narrated by Narrated Aisha, Ummul Mu'minin:

Context

This hadith describes an incident where Aisha, the wife of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), made him a black cloak. However, upon noticing the unpleasant smell from the wool, he discarded it. This highlights the Prophet's preference for cleanliness and pleasant scents.

Modern Application

In modern life, this can serve as a reminder of the importance of personal hygiene and the impact of cleanliness on our interactions with others. It encourages individuals to maintain a pleasant appearance and environment.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Clothing Etiquette and Islamic Dress Code because it reflects the Prophet's standards for personal attire and cleanliness.

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #4075 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Clothing (Kitab Al-Libas) and narrated by Narrated Aisha, Ummul Mu'minin:.

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