What is Sunan Abu Dawud 4443 about?

This hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud (Book of Prescribed Punishments (Kitab Al-Hudud)), narrated by Al-Auza’i said:, states: "The word shukkta means tied, meaning her clothes were tied on her."

Is this hadith authentic?

This hadith is graded Sahih. 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 4443 in the Book of Prescribed Punishments (Kitab Al-Hudud).

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Sunan Abu Dawud #4443

Prescribed Punishments (Kitab Al-Hudud)

Sahih

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 الْوَزِيرِ الدِّمَشْقِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا الْوَلِيدُ، عَنِ الأَوْزَاعِيِّ، قَالَ فَشُكَّتْ عَلَيْهَا ثِيَابُهَا ‏.‏ يَعْنِي فَشُدَّتْ ‏.‏

The word shukkta means tied, meaning her clothes were tied on her.

Narrated by Al-Auza’i said:

Context

This hadith discusses the meaning of the word 'shukkta', which refers to tying or fastening clothing. It highlights the importance of proper attire and the significance of maintaining modesty in dress. The context suggests that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasized the need for appropriate clothing in various situations.

Modern Application

In modern times, this principle can be applied to the importance of dressing appropriately for different occasions, promoting modesty and respect in our attire. It encourages individuals to be mindful of their clothing choices in both personal and professional settings.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Islamic Dress Code because it emphasizes the significance of proper attire and modesty in clothing as taught by the Prophet (ﷺ).

Islamic Dress Code