What is Sunan Ibn Majah 3313 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Chapters on Dress), narrated by It was narrated that Ibn ‘Abbas said:, states: "“The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to wear a shirt that was short in the sleeves and length.”"

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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 3313 in the Book of Chapters on Dress.

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Sunan Ibn Majah #3313

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 أَحْمَدُ بْنُ عُثْمَانَ بْنِ حَكِيمٍ الأَوْدِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو غَسَّانَ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا حَسَنُ بْنُ صَالِحٍ، ح وَحَدَّثَنَا سُفْيَانُ بْنُ وَكِيعٍ، حَدَّثَنَا أَبِي، عَنِ الْحَسَنِ بْنِ صَالِحٍ، عَنْ مُسْلِمٍ، عَنْ مُجَاهِدٍ، عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ، قَالَ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ يَلْبَسُ قَمِيصًا قَصِيرَ الْيَدَيْنِ وَالطُّولِ ‏.‏

“The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) used to wear a shirt that was short in the sleeves and length.”

Narrated by It was narrated that Ibn ‘Abbas said:

Context

In this narration, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) is described as wearing a shirt with short sleeves. This reflects the cultural norms of dress during his time while also emphasizing the importance of maintaining a practical and modest appearance.

Modern Application

Today, many people choose clothing that balances comfort and modesty. Understanding cultural dress codes can help individuals navigate social situations while remaining true to their values.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Clothing Etiquette and Islamic Dress Code because it highlights the Prophet's (ﷺ) choice of attire, which serves as a guideline for modest dressing.

Clothing Etiquette Islamic Dress Code

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Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah; and those with him are forceful against the disbelievers, merciful among themselves. You see them bowing and prostrating [in prayer], seeking bounty from Allah and [His] pleasure. Their mark is on their faces from the trace of prostration. That is their description in the Torah. And their description in the Gospel is as a plant which produces its offshoots and strengthens them so they grow firm and stand upon their stalks, delighting the sowers - so that Allah may enrage by them the disbelievers. Allah has promised those who believe and do righteous deeds among them forgiveness and a great reward.

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Al-Ahzaab (The Clans)

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O Prophet, tell your wives and your daughters and the women of the believers to bring down over themselves [part] of their outer garments. That is more suitable that they will be known and not be abused. And ever is Allah Forgiving and Merciful.

مَّا كَانَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ مِنْ حَرَجٍۢ فِيمَا فَرَضَ ٱللَّهُ لَهُۥ ۖ سُنَّةَ ٱللَّهِ فِى ٱلَّذِينَ خَلَوْا۟ مِن قَبْلُ ۚ وَكَانَ أَمْرُ ٱللَّهِ قَدَرًۭا مَّقْدُورًا

There is not to be upon the Prophet any discomfort concerning that which Allah has imposed upon him. [This is] the established way of Allah with those [prophets] who have passed on before. And ever is the command of Allah a destiny decreed.

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This hadith is #3313 from Sunan Ibn Majah, in the Book of Chapters on Dress. It is graded Sahih and narrated by It was narrated that Ibn ‘Abbas said:.

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