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Sunan an-Nasa'i #1902

The Book of Funerals
Sahih

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

أَخْبَرَنَا إِسْحَاقُ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّزَّاقِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا مَعْمَرٌ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ عُرْوَةَ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ كُفِّنَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم فِي ثَلاَثَةِ أَثْوَابٍ سُحُولِيَّةٍ بِيضٍ ‏.‏
"Wear white clothes for they are purer and better, and shroud your dead in them."'
Narrated by It was narrated from Samurah that the Prophet said:

Context

The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) instructed that white clothing is preferable for both daily wear and for shrouding the deceased. This hadith emphasizes the purity associated with white garments and their significance in Islamic tradition. It serves as a reminder of the dignity and respect afforded to the deceased in Islam.

Modern Application

Today, many Muslims choose to wear white for special occasions and funerals, reflecting the teachings of this hadith. This practice not only honors the deceased but also reinforces the values of purity and simplicity in Islamic dress code.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Islamic Dress Code and Funeral Rites because it provides guidance on the preferred clothing for both everyday use and for shrouding the dead.

Islamic Dress CodeFuneral Rites

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About Sunan an-Nasa'i

This hadith is #1902 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of Funerals. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from Samurah that the Prophet said:.

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