What is Sunan Abu Dawud 4137 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Clothing (Kitab Al-Libas)), narrated by Narrated Abu Hurairah:, states: "The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) as saying: None of you should walk with one sandal, but should wear a pair or should put off both of them."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih Maqtu'. 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 4137 in the Book of Clothing (Kitab Al-Libas).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #4137

Clothing (Kitab Al-Libas)

Sahih Maqtu'

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

حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مَسْلَمَةَ، عَنْ مَالِكٍ، عَنْ أَبِي الزِّنَادِ، عَنِ الأَعْرَجِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ يَمْشِي أَحَدُكُمْ فِي النَّعْلِ الْوَاحِدَةِ لِيَنْتَعِلْهُمَا جَمِيعًا أَوْ لِيَخْلَعْهُمَا جَمِيعًا ‏"‏ ‏.‏

The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) as saying: None of you should walk with one sandal, but should wear a pair or should put off both of them.

Narrated by Narrated Abu Hurairah:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) advises against walking with only one sandal. He emphasizes that one should either wear both sandals or remove them entirely. This guidance reflects the importance of maintaining proper etiquette and uniformity in one's appearance, which can symbolize respect for oneself and others.

Modern Application

In today's world, this principle can be seen in how we dress for various occasions. Wearing matching shoes or attire can reflect our respect for the setting and the people we are with, promoting a sense of unity and consideration in social interactions.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Clothing Etiquette and Islamic Dress Code because it highlights the importance of proper dress and the avoidance of mismatched attire.

Clothing Etiquette Islamic Dress Code