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Sunan Abu Dawud #4147

Clothing (Kitab Al-Libas)

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

حَدَّثَنَا عُثْمَانُ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، وَأَحْمَدُ بْنُ مَنِيعٍ، قَالاَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو مُعَاوِيَةَ، عَنْ هِشَامِ بْنِ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، رضى الله عنها قَالَتْ كَانَ وِسَادَةُ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم - قَالَ ابْنُ مَنِيعٍ - الَّتِي يَنَامُ عَلَيْهَا بِاللَّيْلِ - ثُمَّ اتَّفَقَا - مِنْ أَدَمٍ حَشْوُهَا لِيفٌ ‏.‏
The pillow of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) on which he slept at night (according to the version on Ibn Mani') was of leather stuffed with palm fibre (according to the agreed version).
Narrated by Narrated 'Aishah:

Context

This hadith describes the pillow of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ), emphasizing simplicity in his lifestyle. The mention of the materials used for his pillow reflects a broader theme of humility and modesty. The takeaway is a reminder of the importance of simplicity in our lives and the value of contentment with what we have.

Modern Application

In today's consumer-driven society, this principle encourages individuals to embrace minimalism and appreciate the simple things in life. By focusing on what truly matters, one can cultivate a sense of peace and fulfillment.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Clothing Etiquette and Islamic Dress Code because it illustrates the Prophet's approach to personal comfort and modesty.

Clothing EtiquetteIslamic Dress Code

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About Sunan Abu Dawud

This hadith is #4147 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Clothing (Kitab Al-Libas) and narrated by Narrated 'Aishah:.

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