What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5349 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Adornment), narrated by It was narrated that Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri said:, states: ""The Messenger of Allah forbade Ishtimal As-Samma' and wrapping oneself in a single garment (that did not cover the private parts).""

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 5349 in the Book of The Book of Adornment.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5349

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 اللَّيْثُ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ، قَالَ نَهَى رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَنِ اشْتِمَالِ الصَّمَّاءِ وَأَنْ يَحْتَبِيَ فِي ثَوْبٍ وَاحِدٍ لَيْسَ عَلَى فَرْجِهِ مِنْهُ شَىْءٌ ‏.‏

"The Messenger of Allah forbade Ishtimal As-Samma' and wrapping oneself in a single garment (that did not cover the private parts)."

Narrated by It was narrated that Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri said:

Context

This hadith, narrated by Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri, discusses the prohibition of Ishtimal As-Samma', which refers to wrapping oneself in a single garment without adequate coverage. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ emphasized the importance of modesty and proper attire, especially in public settings, to maintain dignity and respect.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this principle can guide individuals in choosing appropriate clothing that ensures modesty and comfort. It encourages people to be mindful of their attire in various situations, promoting a sense of respect for themselves and others.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Islamic Dress Code and Adornment Guidelines because it addresses the importance of appropriate clothing and modesty in adornment.

Islamic Dress Code Adornment Guidelines