What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5332 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Adornment), narrated by It was narrated that Samurah said:, states: ""The Messenger of Allah said: 'You should wear white garments; dress your living ones in them, and shroud your dead in them, for they are among the best of your garments.'""

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 5332 in the Book of The Book of Adornment.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5332

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 قُتَيْبَةُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادٌ، عَنْ أَيُّوبَ، عَنْ أَبِي قِلاَبَةَ، عَنْ سَمُرَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏ "‏ عَلَيْكُمْ بِالْبَيَاضِ مِنَ الثِّيَابِ فَلْيَلْبَسْهَا أَحْيَاؤُكُمْ وَكَفِّنُوا فِيهَا مَوْتَاكُمْ فَإِنَّهَا مِنْ خَيْرِ ثِيَابِكُمْ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"The Messenger of Allah said: 'You should wear white garments; dress your living ones in them, and shroud your dead in them, for they are among the best of your garments.'"

Narrated by It was narrated that Samurah said:

Context

The Prophet ﷺ advised wearing white garments, stating they are among the best of clothing. He instructed that both the living and the deceased should be dressed in white. This guidance reflects the significance of cleanliness and simplicity in attire.

Modern Application

In modern times, many people choose to wear white for special occasions or ceremonies, reflecting purity and simplicity. This practice can also be seen in various cultural contexts, where white is associated with respect and reverence.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Clothing Etiquette and Islamic Dress Code because it emphasizes the importance of specific attire for both the living and the deceased.

Clothing Etiquette Islamic Dress Code