What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 5355 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Adornment), narrated by It was narrated from Ja'far bin 'Amr bin Umayyah that his father said:, states: ""It is as if I am looking now at the Messenger of Allah on the Minbar, wearing a black turban, the end of which he has let hang down between his shoulders.""

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 5355 in the Book of The Book of Adornment.

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #5355

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ أَبَانَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو أُسَامَةَ، عَنْ مُسَاوِرٍ الْوَرَّاقِ، عَنْ جَعْفَرِ بْنِ عَمْرِو بْنِ أُمَيَّةَ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قَالَ كَأَنِّي أَنْظُرُ السَّاعَةَ إِلَى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَلَى الْمِنْبَرِ وَعَلَيْهِ عِمَامَةٌ سَوْدَاءُ قَدْ أَرْخَى طَرَفَهَا بَيْنَ كَتِفَيْهِ ‏.‏

"It is as if I am looking now at the Messenger of Allah on the Minbar, wearing a black turban, the end of which he has let hang down between his shoulders."

Narrated by It was narrated from Ja'far bin 'Amr bin Umayyah that his father said:

Context

This narration describes a vivid image of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ wearing a black turban while delivering a sermon. It emphasizes the significance of attire in conveying authority and presence, as well as the cultural practices of the time regarding dress.

Modern Application

In modern contexts, this can inspire individuals to consider how their attire reflects their identity and values, especially in formal or communal settings. It encourages a thoughtful approach to clothing choices.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Islamic Dress Code and Adornment Guidelines because it highlights the importance of attire in representing one's identity and values within the Islamic tradition.

Islamic Dress Code Adornment Guidelines