What is Sunan Ibn Majah 3310 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Chapters on Dress), narrated by It was narrated from Mughirah bin Shu’bah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:, states: "“O Sufyan bin Sahl, do not let your garment hang, for Allah does not like those who let their garments hang below the ankles.’”"

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 3310 in the Book of Chapters on Dress.

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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 يَزِيدُ بْنُ هَارُونَ، أَنْبَأَنَا شَرِيكٌ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الْمَلِكِ بْنِ عُمَيْرٍ، عَنْ حُصَيْنِ بْنِ قَبِيصَةَ، عَنِ الْمُغِيرَةِ بْنِ شُعْبَةَ، قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ ‏ "‏ يَا سُفْيَانَ بْنَ سَهْلٍ لاَ تُسْبِلْ فَإِنَّ اللَّهَ لاَ يُحِبُّ الْمُسْبِلِينَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

“O Sufyan bin Sahl, do not let your garment hang, for Allah does not like those who let their garments hang below the ankles.’”

Narrated by It was narrated from Mughirah bin Shu’bah that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) addresses Sufyan bin Sahl, advising him against letting his garment hang below his ankles. This instruction reflects a broader theme of modesty and proper attire in Islamic teachings. The takeaway emphasizes the importance of adhering to guidelines regarding clothing, which is a reflection of one's character and respect for the faith.

Modern Application

In today's context, this principle encourages individuals to dress modestly and appropriately, reflecting their values and respect for cultural norms. Many people choose clothing that aligns with their beliefs and promotes a sense of dignity in their appearance.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Clothing Etiquette and Islamic Dress Code because it directly addresses the manner in which one should dress, emphasizing the importance of modesty in attire.

Clothing Etiquette Islamic Dress Code