What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5316 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Adornment), narrated by It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar, :, states: "That the Messenger of Allah said: "Silk is only worn by one who has no share.""

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 an-Nasa'i, which contains 5,768 hadiths across 52 books. It is hadith number 5316 in the Book of The Book of Adornment.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5316

The Book of Adornment

Sahih

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

أَخْبَرَنَا سُلَيْمَانُ بْنُ سَلْمٍ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا النَّضْرُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، عَنْ قَتَادَةَ، عَنْ بَكْرِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، وَبِشْرِ بْنِ الْمُحْتَفِزِ، عَنِ ابْنِ عُمَرَ، عَنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ إِنَّمَا يَلْبَسُ الْحَرِيرَ مَنْ لاَ خَلاَقَ لَهُ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

That the Messenger of Allah said: "Silk is only worn by one who has no share."

Narrated by It was narrated from Ibn 'Umar, :

Context

In this narration from Ibn 'Umar, the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ states that silk is worn by those who have no share in the Hereafter. This statement serves as a caution against excessive luxury and pride, suggesting that such adornments may not align with the values of humility and modesty that Islam promotes.

Modern Application

This hadith can influence modern Muslims to consider their choices in clothing and adornment, encouraging them to opt for modest and humble attire rather than extravagant or luxurious fabrics. It serves as a reminder to focus on inner values rather than outward appearances.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Islamic Dress Code and Adornment Guidelines because it highlights the implications of wearing silk, linking it to broader themes of humility and the pursuit of spiritual rather than material wealth.

Islamic Dress Code Adornment Guidelines