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This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Adornment), narrated by It was narrated that Miswar bin Makhramah said:, states: ""The Messenger of Allah .' So I went with him and he said: 'Go in and call him for me.' So I called him, and he came out wearing one of the Qaba's. He said: 'I kept this for you.' And he looked at him…"

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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5333

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 بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا اللَّيْثُ، عَنِ ابْنِ أَبِي مُلَيْكَةَ، عَنِ الْمِسْوَرِ بْنِ مَخْرَمَةَ، قَالَ قَسَمَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم أَقْبِيَةً وَلَمْ يُعْطِ مَخْرَمَةَ شَيْئًا فَقَالَ مَخْرَمَةُ يَا بُنَىَّ انْطَلِقْ بِنَا إِلَى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏.‏ فَانْطَلَقْتُ مَعَهُ قَالَ ادْخُلْ فَادْعُهُ لِي ‏.‏ قَالَ فَدَعَوْتُهُ فَخَرَجَ إِلَيْهِ وَعَلَيْهِ قِبَاءٌ مِنْهَا فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ خَبَّأْتُ هَذَا لَكَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ فَنَظَرَ إِلَيْهِ فَلَبِسَهُ مَخْرَمَةُ ‏.‏

"The Messenger of Allah .' So I went with him and he said: 'Go in and call him for me.' So I called him, and he came out wearing one of the Qaba's. He said: 'I kept this for you.' And he looked at him, and Makhramah put it on."

Narrated by It was narrated that Miswar bin Makhramah said:

Context

Miswar bin Makhramah shares an account where the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ distributed cloaks but did not give one to Makhramah. When approached, the Prophet kindly presented a cloak he had saved for him. This moment illustrates the Prophet's consideration and generosity towards his companions.

Modern Application

This hadith encourages us to be thoughtful and generous in our interactions with others. It serves as a reminder to share what we have and to consider the needs of those around us.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Islamic Dress Code and Adornment Guidelines because it highlights the importance of appropriate attire and the Prophet's ﷺ generosity in sharing clothing.

Islamic Dress Code Adornment Guidelines