Sunan Abu Dawud #4080

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ إِسْمَاعِيلَ، مَوْلَى بَنِي هَاشِمٍ حَدَّثَنَا عُثْمَانُ بْنُ عُثْمَانَ الْغَطَفَانِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا سُلَيْمَانُ بْنُ خَرَّبُوذَ، حَدَّثَنِي شَيْخٌ، مِنْ أَهْلِ الْمَدِينَةِ قَالَ سَمِعْتُ عَبْدَ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنَ عَوْفٍ، يَقُولُ عَمَّمَنِي رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَسَدَلَهَا بَيْنَ يَدَىَّ وَمِنْ خَلْفِي ‏.‏
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) put a turban on me and let the ends hang in front of him and behind me.
Narrated by Narrated AbdurRahman ibn Awf:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) demonstrates the importance of proper attire, specifically the wearing of a turban. By placing the turban on AbdurRahman ibn Awf, he illustrates the significance of Islamic dress and the cultural practices surrounding it. The takeaway is the emphasis on maintaining a dignified appearance in accordance with Islamic teachings.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can be seen in how individuals choose to dress for various occasions, reflecting their values and beliefs. Wearing modest and appropriate clothing can enhance one's dignity and respect in society.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Islamic Dress Code because it discusses the practice of wearing a turban, highlighting the significance of maintaining a dignified appearance in accordance with Islamic traditions.

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This hadith is #4080 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Clothing (Kitab Al-Libas). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated AbdurRahman ibn Awf:.

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