What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5350 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 5350 in the Book of The Book of Adornment.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5350

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 الْحُسَيْنُ بْنُ حُرَيْثٍ، قَالَ أَنْبَأَنَا سُفْيَانُ، عَنِ الزُّهْرِيِّ، عَنْ عَطَاءِ بْنِ يَزِيدَ، عَنْ أَبِي سَعِيدٍ الْخُدْرِيِّ، قَالَ نَهَى رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَنِ اشْتِمَالِ الصَّمَّاءِ وَأَنْ يَحْتَبِيَ الرَّجُلُ 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

In this hadith, Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri narrates that the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ prohibited a specific way of wrapping oneself in a single garment that does not adequately cover the private parts. This prohibition emphasizes the importance of modesty in dress and the need to maintain dignity in one's appearance, reflecting the broader Islamic values of humility and respect for oneself and others.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can be applied by ensuring that our clothing choices reflect modesty and respect in various social settings. It encourages individuals to be mindful of their attire, promoting a culture of dignity and self-respect in personal presentation.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Islamic Dress Code because it addresses the manner in which one should dress to maintain modesty and dignity.

Islamic Dress Code