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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade 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 4144 in the Book of Clothing (Kitab Al-Libas).

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Q: What is Sunan Abu Dawud 4144 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Clothing (Kitab Al-Libas)), narrated by Narrated Jabir ibn Samurah:, states: "When I came to the Prophet (ﷺ) in his house, I saw him sitting reclining on a pillow. The narrator Ibn al-Jarrah added: "on his left side". Abu Dawud said: Ishaq b. Mansur transmitted it from Isra'i…"

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 أَحْمَدُ بْنُ حَنْبَلٍ، حَدَّثَنَا وَكِيعٌ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ الْجَرَّاحِ، عَنْ وَكِيعٍ، عَنْ إِسْرَائِيلَ، عَنْ سِمَاكٍ، عَنْ جَابِرِ بْنِ سَمُرَةَ، قَالَ دَخَلْتُ عَلَى النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فِي بَيْتِهِ فَرَأَيْتُهُ مُتَّكِئًا عَلَى وِسَادَةٍ - زَادَ ابْنُ الْجَرَّاحِ - عَلَى يَسَارِهِ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو دَاوُدَ رَوَاهُ إِسْحَاقُ بْنُ مَنْصُورٍ عَنْ إِسْرَائِيلَ أَيْضًا عَلَى يَسَارِهِ ‏.‏

When I came to the Prophet (ﷺ) in his house, I saw him sitting reclining on a pillow. The narrator Ibn al-Jarrah added: "on his left side". Abu Dawud said: Ishaq b. Mansur transmitted it from Isra'il, also mentioning the words "on his left side".

Narrated by Narrated Jabir ibn Samurah:

Context

In this narration, Jabir ibn Samurah describes a visit to the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) where he finds him reclining on a pillow. This depiction of the Prophet's (ﷺ) relaxed posture illustrates a sense of comfort and approachability, reflecting his human side.

Modern Application

This hadith highlights the importance of comfort and relaxation in our lives. It encourages individuals to create spaces where they can unwind and connect with others, fostering a sense of community and belonging.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Clothing Etiquette and Islamic Dress Code because it reflects the Prophet's (ﷺ) demeanor in a personal setting, emphasizing the importance of comfort in attire.

Clothing Etiquette Islamic Dress Code