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This hadith is graded Sahih. Sahih hadiths are considered the most authentic grade in hadith classification.

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This hadith is from Sunan an-Nasa'i, which contains 5,768 hadiths across 52 books. It is hadith number 772 in the Book of The Book of the Qiblah.

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Q: What is Sunan an-Nasa'i 772 about?

This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of the Qiblah), narrated by It was narrated that 'Uqbah bin Amir said:, states: ""A silken Farruj was presented to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and he put it on and offered the prayer in it, then when he had finished the prayer he tore it off as if he disliked it and said:'This is n…"

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، وَعِيسَى بْنُ حَمَّادٍ، زُغْبَةُ عَنِ اللَّيْثِ، عَنْ يَزِيدَ بْنِ أَبِي حَبِيبٍ، عَنْ أَبِي الْخَيْرِ، عَنْ عُقْبَةَ بْنِ عَامِرٍ، قَالَ أُهْدِيَ لِرَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم فَرُّوجُ حَرِيرٍ فَلَبِسَهُ ثُمَّ صَلَّى فِيهِ ثُمَّ انْصَرَفَ فَنَزَعَهُ نَزْعًا شَدِيدًا كَالْكَارِهِ لَهُ ثُمَّ قَالَ ‏ "‏ لاَ يَنْبَغِي هَذَا لِلْمُتَّقِينَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

"A silken Farruj was presented to the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and he put it on and offered the prayer in it, then when he had finished the prayer he tore it off as if he disliked it and said:'This is not befitting for those who have Taqwa.'"

Narrated by It was narrated that 'Uqbah bin Amir said:

Context

This hadith narrates an incident where the Prophet (ﷺ) was presented with a silken garment, which he wore during prayer. However, after the prayer, he removed it, expressing that such attire is not suitable for the pious. This highlights the balance between enjoying worldly comforts and maintaining humility.

Modern Application

In modern life, this hadith serves as a reminder to prioritize humility and simplicity over ostentation, especially in spiritual practices. It encourages us to reflect on our choices in clothing and ensure they align with our values and the essence of piety.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prayer and Clothing Etiquette because it addresses the appropriateness of attire during prayer and the values of modesty and humility.

Prayer Clothing Etiquette