Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Hasan in chain. Hasan hadiths are considered good and acceptable in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sunan Abu Dawud, which contains 5,276 hadiths across 43 books. It is hadith number 4100 in the Book of Clothing (Kitab Al-Libas).

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Q: What is Sunan Abu Dawud 4100 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Clothing (Kitab Al-Libas)), narrated by Ibn AbuMulaykah told that when someone remarked to Aisha that a woman was wearing sandals, she replied:, states: "The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) cursed mannish women."

Clothing (Kitab Al-Libas)

Hasan in chain

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 سُلَيْمَانَ، لُوَيْنٌ - وَبَعْضُهُ قِرَاءَةً عَلَيْهِ - عَنْ سُفْيَانَ، عَنِ ابْنِ جُرَيْجٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ أَبِي مُلَيْكَةَ، قَالَ قِيلَ لِعَائِشَةَ رضى الله عنها إِنَّ امْرَأَةً تَلْبَسُ النَّعْلَ ‏.‏ فَقَالَتْ لَعَنَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم الرَّجُلَةَ مِنَ النِّسَاءِ ‏.‏

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) cursed mannish women.

Narrated by Ibn AbuMulaykah told that when someone remarked to Aisha that a woman was wearing sandals, she replied:

Context

In this narration, Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) responds to a comment about a woman wearing sandals by recalling a curse from the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) against women who adopt masculine traits. This highlights the importance of maintaining one's identity and modesty in dress, as well as the cultural norms surrounding gender expression during that time.

Modern Application

This hadith serves as a reminder for individuals today to embrace their gender identity and express it through their clothing choices. It encourages a sense of modesty and respect for traditional gender roles while allowing for personal expression within those boundaries.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Modesty (Haya) and Clothing Etiquette because it addresses the significance of maintaining feminine qualities in dress and behavior as per the teachings of the Prophet (ﷺ).

Modesty (Haya)Clothing Etiquette