What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5344 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Adornment), narrated by It was narrated from Salim, from his father, that:, states: "The Messenger of Allah : "You are not one of those who do that out of pride.""

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 5344 in the Book of The Book of Adornment.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5344

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 عَلِيُّ بْنُ حُجْرٍ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا إِسْمَاعِيلُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا مُوسَى بْنُ عُقْبَةَ، عَنْ سَالِمٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏"‏ مَنْ جَرَّ ثَوْبَهُ مِنَ الْخُيَلاَءِ لاَ يَنْظُرُ اللَّهُ إِلَيْهِ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ قَالَ أَبُو بَكْرٍ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ إِنَّ أَحَدَ شِقَّىْ إِزَارِي يَسْتَرْخِي إِلاَّ أَنْ أَتَعَاهَدَ ذَلِكَ مِنْهُ ‏.‏ فَقَالَ النَّبِيُّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ‏"‏ إِنَّكَ لَسْتَ مِمَّنْ يَصْنَعُ ذَلِكَ خُيَلاَءَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

The Messenger of Allah : "You are not one of those who do that out of pride."

Narrated by It was narrated from Salim, from his father, that:

Context

This hadith, narrated by Salim from his father, discusses the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ warning against dragging one's garment out of pride. The context emphasizes the importance of humility and the avoidance of arrogance in one's appearance, suggesting that outward expressions of pride can lead to spiritual consequences.

Modern Application

In modern life, this hadith encourages individuals to be mindful of their clothing choices and how they present themselves to others. It serves as a reminder to prioritize humility over ostentation in personal style.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Clothing Etiquette and Modesty in Adornment because it addresses the manner in which garments are worn, linking it to broader themes of humility and modesty.

Clothing Etiquette Modesty in Adornment