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This hadith is graded Hasan. Hasan hadiths are considered good and acceptable 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 2671 in the Book of Chapters on Hajj Rituals.

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Q: What is Sunan Ibn Majah 2671 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Chapters on Hajj Rituals), narrated by It was narrated that ‘Aishah said:, states: "“We were with the Prophet (ﷺ), and we were in Ihram. When a rider met us we would lower our garments from the top of our heads, and when he has gone, we would lift them up again.” Another chain repor…"

Chapters on Hajj Rituals

Hasan

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 مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ فُضَيْلٍ، عَنْ يَزِيدَ بْنِ أَبِي زِيَادٍ، عَنْ مُجَاهِدٍ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ "كُنَّا مَعَ النَّبِيِّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ وَنَحْنُ مُحْرِمُونَ فَإِذَا لَقِيَنَا الرَّاكِبُ أَسْدَلْنَا ثِيَابَنَا مِنْ فَوْقِ رُءُوسِنَا فَإِذَا جَاوَزَنَا رَفَعْنَاهَا".‏ حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ إِدْرِيسَ، عَنْ يَزِيدَ بْنِ أَبِي زِيَادٍ، عَنْ مُجَاهِدٍ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، عَنِ النَّبِيِّ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ بِنَحْوِهِ ‏.‏

“We were with the Prophet (ﷺ), and we were in Ihram. When a rider met us we would lower our garments from the top of our heads, and when he has gone, we would lift them up again.” Another chain reports a similar hadith.

Narrated by It was narrated that ‘Aishah said:

Context

In this hadith narrated by 'Aishah, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) describes the practice of women in Ihram lowering their garments when encountering male riders. This practice reflects the values of modesty and decorum in Islamic dress code, emphasizing the importance of maintaining modesty even in specific circumstances.

Modern Application

The principles of modesty in dress are still relevant today, as many individuals seek to adhere to guidelines that reflect their values. This hadith serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining modesty in various social situations.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Islamic Dress Code and Modesty in Adornment because it addresses the principles of modesty in dress and behavior during specific circumstances.

Islamic Dress Code Modesty in Adornment