What is Sunan Abu Dawud 4078 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Clothing (Kitab Al-Libas)), narrated by 'Amr b. Huraith quoting his father said:, states: "I saw the Prophet (ﷺ) on the pulpit and he wore a black turban, and he let both the ends hang between his shoulders."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

Which collection is this hadith from?

This hadith is from Sunan Abu Dawud, which contains 5,276 hadiths across 43 books. It is hadith number 4078 in the Book of Clothing (Kitab Al-Libas).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #4078

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 الْحَسَنُ بْنُ عَلِيٍّ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو أُسَامَةَ، عَنْ مُسَاوِرٍ الْوَرَّاقِ، عَنْ جَعْفَرِ بْنِ عَمْرِو بْنِ حُرَيْثٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قَالَ رَأَيْتُ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَلَى الْمِنْبَرِ وَعَلَيْهِ عِمَامَةٌ سَوْدَاءُ قَدْ أَرْخَى طَرَفَيْهَا بَيْنَ كَتِفَيْهِ ‏.‏

I saw the Prophet (ﷺ) on the pulpit and he wore a black turban, and he let both the ends hang between his shoulders.

Narrated by 'Amr b. Huraith quoting his father said:

Context

This hadith describes the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) wearing a black turban while on the pulpit. The black turban is a symbol of dignity and authority, and the Prophet's choice to wear it during a sermon highlights the significance of attire in conveying respect and seriousness in religious matters.

Modern Application

In today's world, how we dress can communicate our values and intentions. This hadith encourages individuals to consider their attire, especially in formal or religious settings, as a means of showing respect and seriousness.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Clothing Etiquette and Islamic Dress Code because it illustrates the Prophet's choice of attire in a formal setting, emphasizing the importance of appropriate dress.

Clothing Etiquette Islamic Dress Code