What is Sunan Ibn Majah 2557 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of The Chapters on Jihad), narrated by Ja’far bin ‘Amr bin Huraith narrated that his father said:, states: "“It is as if I can see the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), wearing a black turban, with its two ends hanging 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 Ibn Majah, which contains 4,345 hadiths across 38 books. It is hadith number 2557 in the Book of The Chapters on Jihad.

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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 أَبُو أُسَامَةَ، عَنْ مُسَاوِرٍ، حَدَّثَنِي جَعْفَرُ بْنُ عَمْرِو بْنِ حُرَيْثٍ، عَنْ أَبِيهِ، قَالَ كَأَنِّي أَنْظُرُ إِلَى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم وَعَلَيْهِ عِمَامَةٌ سَوْدَاءُ قَدْ أَرْخَى طَرَفَيْهَا بَيْنَ كَتِفَيْهِ ‏.‏

“It is as if I can see the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), wearing a black turban, with its two ends hanging between his shoulders.”

Narrated by Ja’far bin ‘Amr bin Huraith narrated that his father said:

Context

This narration describes a vivid image of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) wearing a black turban, which serves as a reminder of his noble character and the simplicity of his attire. The description reflects the Prophet's humility and the significance of modesty in conduct. It encourages followers to appreciate the virtues of simplicity and the importance of personal appearance in embodying one's faith.

Modern Application

In modern life, this can inspire individuals to embrace modesty in their clothing choices, reflecting their values and beliefs. It serves as a reminder that one's character and actions are more important than outward appearances.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Prophetic Conduct because it illustrates the Prophet's demeanor and attire, which serve as a model for followers.

Prophetic Conduct