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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 an-Nasa'i, which contains 5,768 hadiths across 52 books. It is hadith number 1387 in the Book of The Book of Jumu'ah (Friday Prayer).

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Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 1387 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Jumu'ah (Friday Prayer)), narrated by It was narrated from 'Abdullah bin 'Umar that :, states: "'Umar bin al-Khattab saw a Hullah and said: "O Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), why don't you buy this and wear it on Fridays and when meeting the delegations when they come to you?" The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ)…"

The Book of Jumu'ah (Friday Prayer)

Sahih

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

أَخْبَرَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، عَنْ مَالِكٍ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُمَرَ، أَنَّ عُمَرَ بْنَ الْخَطَّابِ، رَأَى حُلَّةً فَقَالَ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ لَوِ اشْتَرَيْتَ هَذِهِ فَلَبِسْتَهَا يَوْمَ الْجُمُعَةِ وَلِلْوَفْدِ إِذَا قَدِمُوا عَلَيْكَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏"‏ إِنَّمَا يَلْبَسُ هَذِهِ مَنْ لاَ خَلاَقَ لَهُ فِي الآخِرَةِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ ثُمَّ جَاءَ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم مِثْلُهَا فَأَعْطَى عُمَرَ مِنْهَا حُلَّةً فَقَالَ عُمَرُ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ كَسَوْتَنِيهَا وَقَدْ قُلْتَ فِي حُلَّةِ عُطَارِدٍ مَا قُلْتَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏"‏ لَمْ أَكْسُكَهَا لِتَلْبَسَهَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏ فَكَسَاهَا عُمَرُ أَخًا لَهُ مُشْرِكًا بِمَكَّةَ ‏.‏

'Umar bin al-Khattab saw a Hullah and said: "O Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), why don't you buy this and wear it on Fridays and when meeting the delegations when they come to you?" The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "This is worn by one who has no share in the Hereafter." Then something similar was brought to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and he gave a Hullah to 'Umar from it. 'Umar said: "O Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), have you given me this when you said what you said about the Hullah of 'Utarid?" The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "I have not given it to you to wear it." So 'Umar gave it to an idolator brother of his in Makkah.

Narrated by It was narrated from 'Abdullah bin 'Umar that :

Context

In this hadith, 'Umar bin al-Khattab suggests that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ wear a special garment for Fridays and when meeting delegations. The Prophet's ﷺ response indicates that such attire is not befitting for someone who seeks a share in the Hereafter. This exchange emphasizes the value of humility and the avoidance of ostentation.

Modern Application

Today, this principle encourages individuals to prioritize modesty over materialism. Dressing appropriately for occasions, while avoiding excessive display, can reflect one's values and priorities, fostering a culture of humility.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Friday Prayer (Jumu'ah) and Clothing Etiquette because it discusses the significance of appropriate attire for communal worship and reflects the Prophet's ﷺ teachings on humility.

Friday Prayer (Jumu'ah)Clothing Etiquette