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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 Ibn Majah, which contains 4,345 hadiths across 38 books. It is hadith number 2556 in the Book of The Chapters on Jihad.

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Q: What is Sunan Ibn Majah 2556 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of The Chapters on Jihad), narrated by It was narrated from ‘Umar that he used to forbid silk and brocade except that which was like that, then he gestured with his finger, then his second finger, then his third, then his fourth,* and said:, states: "“The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to forbid that to us.”"

The Chapters on Jihad

Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ، حَدَّثَنَا حَفْصُ بْنُ غِيَاثٍ، عَنْ عَاصِمٍ الأَحْوَلِ، عَنْ أَبِي عُثْمَانَ، عَنْ عُمَرَ، أَنَّهُ كَانَ يَنْهَى عَنِ الْحَرِيرِ، وَالدِّيبَاجِ، إِلاَّ مَا كَانَ هَكَذَا ثُمَّ أَشَارَ بِإِصْبَعِهِ ثُمَّ الثَّانِيَةِ ثُمَّ الثَّالِثَةِ ثُمَّ الرَّابِعَةِ وَقَالَ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَنْهَانَا عَنْهُ ‏.‏

“The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to forbid that to us.”

Narrated by It was narrated from ‘Umar that he used to forbid silk and brocade except that which was like that, then he gestured with his finger, then his second finger, then his third, then his fourth,* and said:

Context

This hadith recounts how Umar ibn al-Khattab relayed the Prophet Muhammad's (ﷺ) prohibition against wearing silk and brocade, except in limited circumstances. It reflects the Islamic guidelines on modesty and appropriate dress.

Modern Application

In contemporary society, this hadith serves as a reminder to consider the implications of our clothing choices. It encourages individuals to dress modestly and in accordance with Islamic teachings, promoting a sense of humility and respect.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Islamic Dress Code because it addresses the guidelines for appropriate attire in Islam.

Islamic Dress Code