What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5340 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Adornment), narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that :, states: "The Prophet said: "Whatever of the Izar comes below the ankles is in the Fire.""

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 5340 in the Book of The Book of Adornment.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5340

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 مَحْمُودُ بْنُ غَيْلاَنَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو دَاوُدَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا شُعْبَةُ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنِي سَعِيدٌ الْمَقْبُرِيُّ، وَقَدْ كَانَ يُخْبِرُ عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏ "‏ مَا أَسْفَلَ مِنَ الْكَعْبَيْنِ مِنَ الإِزَارِ فَفِي النَّارِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

The Prophet said: "Whatever of the Izar comes below the ankles is in the Fire."

Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that :

Context

The Prophet ﷺ warns that any part of the garment that falls below the ankles is in the Fire. This statement serves as a caution against excessive length in clothing, which can be associated with pride and vanity, and emphasizes the importance of modesty in dress.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can inspire individuals to choose clothing that aligns with modesty while still expressing personal style. It encourages a balance between cultural expression and adherence to modesty guidelines.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Islamic Dress Code and Modesty in Adornment because it addresses the appropriate length of garments in relation to modesty.

Islamic Dress Code Modesty in Adornment