Sunan Abu Dawud #4148

Clothing (Kitab Al-Libas)
Hasan Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو تَوْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا سُلَيْمَانُ، - يَعْنِي ابْنَ حَيَّانَ - عَنْ هِشَامٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، - رضى الله عنها - قَالَتْ كَانَتْ ضِجْعَةُ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم مِنْ أَدَمٍ حَشْوُهَا لِيفٌ ‏.‏
The bedding of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) consisted of leather stuffed with palm fibre.
Narrated by Narrated Aisha, Ummul Mu'minin:

Context

Aisha (رضي الله عنها) describes the Prophet's (ﷺ) bedding, which was simple and made of leather stuffed with palm fiber. This reflects the humility and simplicity of the Prophet's lifestyle, serving as a model for Muslims to prioritize modesty over luxury.

Modern Application

In today's consumer-driven society, this hadith encourages individuals to embrace simplicity and modesty in their lives. It serves as a reminder to focus on what truly matters rather than material possessions.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Islamic Dress Code because it illustrates the Prophet's (ﷺ) approach to modest living and attire.

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This hadith is #4148 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of Clothing (Kitab Al-Libas). It is graded Hasan Sahih and narrated by Narrated Aisha, Ummul Mu'minin:.

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