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Sunan Ibn Majah #1206

Chapters Regarding Funerals
Sahih

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ الصَّبَّاحِ، أَنْبَأَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ رَجَاءٍ الْمَكِّيُّ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عُثْمَانَ بْنِ خُثَيْمٍ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ جُبَيْرٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ خَيْرُ ثِيَابِكُمُ الْبَيَاضُ فَكَفِّنُوا فِيهَا مَوْتَاكُمْ وَالْبَسُوهَا ‏"‏ ‏.‏
“The best of your garments are those which are white, so shroud your dead in them, and wear them.”
Narrated by It was narrated from Ibn ‘Abbas that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

Ibn 'Abbas reported that the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) recommended wearing white garments, stating that they are the best of clothing. He advised that the deceased should also be shrouded in white. This hadith highlights the significance of cleanliness and simplicity in Islamic dress.

Modern Application

In today's context, this hadith encourages individuals to embrace simplicity and cleanliness in their attire. Wearing white can symbolize purity and is often chosen for special occasions, including funerals, reflecting the values of modesty and respect.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Islamic Dress Code and Funeral Rites because it addresses the importance of clothing choices in life and death, emphasizing simplicity and purity.

Islamic Dress CodeFuneral Rites

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About Sunan Ibn Majah

This hadith is #1206 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Chapters Regarding Funerals. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from Ibn ‘Abbas that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.

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