What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5322 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Adornment), narrated by It was narrated from 'Umar that:, states: "He did not allow the wearing of silk except (something) the width of four fingers."

Is this hadith authentic?

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 5322 in the Book of The Book of Adornment.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5322

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 عَبْدُ الْحَمِيدِ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا مَخْلَدٌ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا مِسْعَرٌ، عَنْ وَبَرَةَ، عَنِ الشَّعْبِيِّ، عَنْ سُوَيْدِ بْنِ غَفَلَةَ، ح وَأَخْبَرَنَا أَحْمَدُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا إِسْرَائِيلُ، عَنْ أَبِي حَصِينٍ، عَنْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، عَنْ سُوَيْدِ بْنِ غَفَلَةَ، عَنْ عُمَرَ، أَنَّهُ لَمْ يُرَخِّصْ فِي الدِّيبَاجِ إِلاَّ مَوْضِعَ أَرْبَعِ أَصَابِعَ ‏.‏

He did not allow the wearing of silk except (something) the width of four fingers.

Narrated by It was narrated from 'Umar that:

Context

In this narration, Umar reports that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ permitted the wearing of silk only in a limited manner, specifically allowing a width of four fingers. This reflects the Islamic emphasis on modesty and simplicity in adornment, encouraging believers to avoid extravagance while still allowing for some personal expression.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can guide individuals in their clothing choices, promoting modesty and simplicity in fashion. Many people opt for attire that reflects their values, balancing personal style with cultural and religious considerations.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Islamic Dress Code and Modesty in Adornment because it provides specific guidance on permissible adornment, emphasizing modesty in dress.

Islamic Dress Code Modesty in Adornment