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Sunan an-Nasa'i #765

The Book of the Qiblah
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 بْنُ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ مَالِكٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ شِهَابٍ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ الْمُسَيَّبِ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، أَنَّ سَائِلاً، سَأَلَ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم عَنِ الصَّلاَةِ فِي الثَّوْبِ الْوَاحِدِ فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ أَوَلِكُلِّكُمْ ثَوْبَانِ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
"Does everyone of you have two garments?"
Narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that someone asked the Messenger of Allah(ﷺ) about praying in a single garment, and he said:

Context

Abu Hurairah narrates a conversation where someone asked the Prophet (ﷺ) about praying in a single garment. The Prophet (ﷺ) responded by asking if everyone had two garments, implying that simplicity in dress does not hinder the act of worship.

Modern Application

This principle encourages individuals to focus on their intention and sincerity in prayer rather than the number of garments they wear. It promotes a mindset that values devotion over appearance.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Clothing Etiquette and Islamic Dress Code because it addresses the appropriateness of attire during prayer and the importance of intention.

Clothing EtiquetteIslamic Dress Code

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This hadith is #765 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of the Qiblah. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that someone asked the Messenger of Allah(ﷺ) about praying in a single garment, and he said:.

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