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Sunan Ibn Majah #3302

Chapters on Dress
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، عَنِ ابْنِ خُثَيْمٍ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ جُبَيْرٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ خَيْرُ ثِيَابِكُمُ الْبَيَاضُ فَالْبَسُوهَا وَكَفِّنُوا فِيهَا مَوْتَاكُمْ ‏"‏ ‏.‏
“The best of your garments are the white ones, so wear them and shroud your dead in them.”
Narrated by It was narrated from Ibn ‘Abbas that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) emphasizes the virtue of wearing white garments, stating that they are the best of clothing. He also instructs that the deceased should be shrouded in white, highlighting the significance of purity and simplicity in both life and death. This teaching reflects the importance of modesty and cleanliness in Islamic culture.

Modern Application

In today's world, wearing white can symbolize purity and simplicity, often chosen for special occasions like weddings or religious events. Additionally, the practice of dressing the deceased in white serves as a reminder of the importance of dignity and respect in death, encouraging families to honor their loved ones appropriately.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Clothing Etiquette and Islamic Dress Code because it provides guidance on the preferred color of clothing and shrouding for the deceased.

Clothing EtiquetteIslamic Dress Code

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About Sunan Ibn Majah

This hadith is #3302 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Chapters on Dress. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated from Ibn ‘Abbas that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:.

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