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This hadith is graded Da'if. The grade indicates the level of authenticity based on the chain of narration and content analysis.

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This hadith is from Sunan Ibn Majah, which contains 4,345 hadiths across 38 books. It is hadith number 3333 in the Book of Chapters on Dress.

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Q: What is Sunan Ibn Majah 3333 about?

This hadith from Sunan Ibn Majah (Book of Chapters on Dress), narrated by It was narrated that ‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar said:, states: "“The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) came out to us, and in one of his hands was a garment of silk and in the other was some gold. He said: ‘These are forbidden to the males of my nation and permitted to the f…"

Chapters on Dress

Da'if

The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الرَّحِيمِ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ، عَنِ الإِفْرِيقِيِّ، عَنْ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ بْنِ رَافِعٍ، عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَمْرٍو، قَالَ خَرَجَ عَلَيْنَا رَسُولُ اللَّهِ ـ صلى الله عليه وسلم ـ وَفِي إِحْدَى يَدَيْهِ ثَوْبٌ مِنْ حَرِيرٍ وَفِي الأُخْرَى ذَهَبٌ فَقَالَ ‏ "‏ إِنَّ هَذَيْنِ مُحَرَّمٌ عَلَى ذُكُورِ أُمَّتِي حِلٌّ لإِنَاثِهِمْ ‏"‏ ‏.‏

“The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) came out to us, and in one of his hands was a garment of silk and in the other was some gold. He said: ‘These are forbidden to the males of my nation and permitted to the females.’”

Narrated by It was narrated that ‘Abdullah bin ‘Umar said:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) addresses the distinction in dress codes between males and females in his community. He holds a garment of silk and gold, declaring them forbidden for men but permissible for women. This highlights the cultural and religious significance of attire and adornment within Islamic teachings.

Modern Application

Today, this principle can be reflected in how individuals choose their clothing and adornments, respecting the guidelines of modesty and appropriateness as outlined in Islamic teachings. It encourages both men and women to embrace their unique expressions of identity within the framework of their faith.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Islamic Dress Code and Modesty in Adornment because it outlines specific guidelines regarding attire for men and women in the Islamic tradition.

Islamic Dress Code Modesty in Adornment